G20 envoys agree draft declaration despite US boycott

JOHANNESBURG — G20 envoys have agreed on a draft leaders' declaration ahead of this weekend's summit in Johannesburg without U.S. input, four sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that it will boycott the November 22-23 summit over disagreements with the host nation, South Africa. Trump had said he would not attend the first G20 summit in Africa because of allegations — which have been widely debunked - that the host country's Black majority government persecutes its white minority. He has also rejected the host nation's agenda of promoting solidarity and helping developing nations adapt to worsening weather disasters, transition to clean energy and cut their excessive debt costs. In defiance of Washington, G20 countries have included references to "climate change" in the draft declaration, a source familiar with the matter said, without sharing further details. The United States had earlier objected to mentions of climate change. White House calls draft declaration 'shameful' "It is a longstanding G20 traditionWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times