Guterres urges G20 to lead the way in financial and climate justice

At a time when people are hurting and the planet is burning, the world’s advanced economies can take the lead in ensuring financial, structural and climate justice, the UN Secretary-General said in remarks to the virtual G20 Summit convened by India on Wednesday.

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Guterres urges G20 to lead the way in financial and climate justice

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