'Era not of war': G20 declaration uses Modi's words in call for diplomacy

Summit leaders deplored Russia's war in Ukraine 'in the strongest terms'

Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) nations deplored Russia's aggression in Ukraine "in the strongest terms" on Wednesday, adopting in their declaration words Prime Minister Narendra Modi had used before in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The declaration at the two-day G20 summit in Indonesia’s Bali settled for a majority position and not a unanimous voice on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It said that "most members" condemned the war, the focus of discussion among G20 leaders.

"The peaceful resolution of conflict efforts to address crises, as well as diplomacy and dialogue are vital. Today's era must