2017 G20 Hamburg summit

2017 G20 Hamburg summit was the twelfth meeting of the G20, held on July 7–8, 2017, in Hamburg, Germany, under the presidency of Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany. The summit was attended by the leaders of the G20 member states, including Donald Trump of the United States, Vladimir Putin of Russia, Xi Jinping of China, and Emmanuel Macron of France, as well as representatives of the European Union, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank. The summit was also attended by the leaders of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The G20 summit was preceded by a meeting of the G7 in Taormina, Italy, and followed by the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, Philippines.

● Introduction

The 2017 G20 Hamburg summit was a significant event in the global economic calendar, bringing together leaders of the world's major economies to discuss key issues such as climate change, trade, and global security. The summit was hosted by Angela Merkel, who had previously hosted the G8 summit in Heiligendamm, Germany, in 2007. The summit was attended by a number of notable leaders, including Justin Trudeau of Canada, Malcolm Turnbull of Australia, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey. The leaders of the G20 member states also met with representatives of the African Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the New Partnership for Africa's Development.

● Background

The 2017 G20 Hamburg summit took place against a backdrop of significant global challenges, including the Syrian Civil War, the European migrant crisis, and the North Korean nuclear program. The summit was also influenced by the 2016 United States presidential election, which had brought Donald Trump to power, and the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, which had resulted in a vote to leave the European Union. The leaders of the G20 member states were also aware of the need to address the Sustainable Development Goals, which had been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The summit was preceded by a number of preparatory meetings, including the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Baden-Baden, Germany, and the G20 Energy Ministers Meeting in Hamburg, Germany.

● Protests_and_security

The 2017 G20 Hamburg summit was marked by significant protests and security concerns, with thousands of demonstrators gathering in Hamburg to express their opposition to the summit and its attendees. The protests were organized by a number of groups, including the G20 Welcome to Hell coalition, which included Anti-Globalization Movement activists, anarchists, and environmentalists. The security measures in place for the summit were significant, with over 20,000 police officers deployed to maintain order. The German Federal Police were assisted by police officers from other European Union member states, including France, Italy, and Poland. The security measures also included the deployment of water cannons and riot control vehicles.

● Summit_outcomes

The 2017 G20 Hamburg summit resulted in a number of significant outcomes, including the adoption of the G20 Hamburg Action Plan, which outlined the leaders' commitments to addressing key global challenges. The summit also saw the launch of the G20 Africa Partnership, which aimed to promote economic development and stability in Africa. The leaders of the G20 member states also agreed to take action to address the global refugee crisis, including by increasing funding for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration. The summit also saw the adoption of the G20 Hamburg Climate and Energy Action Plan for Growth, which outlined the leaders' commitments to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable energy.

● Participation

The 2017 G20 Hamburg summit was attended by the leaders of the G20 member states, as well as representatives of the European Union, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank. The summit was also attended by a number of invited guests, including the leaders of Spain, Norway, and Singapore. The leaders of the G20 member states were also joined by representatives of the African Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the New Partnership for Africa's Development. The summit was chaired by Angela Merkel, who was assisted by the G20 Sherpa and the G20 Presidency.

● Aftermath

The 2017 G20 Hamburg summit was followed by a number of significant events, including the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Washington, D.C., United States, and the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, Philippines. The summit was also followed by a number of evaluations and assessments, including a report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and a review by the Centre for International Governance Innovation. The leaders of the G20 member states also met again in 2018, at the 2018 G20 Buenos Aires summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which was hosted by Mauricio Macri, the President of Argentina. The G20 summit was also preceded by a meeting of the G7 in Charlevoix, Canada, and followed by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

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