On October 30-31, Atlanta (USA) will host the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting under the presidency of the USA. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will, as usual, head the Russian delegation. Most of the G20 members are expected to be represented at a high level. The upcoming meeting of foreign ministers marks the end of this year's series of G20 sectoral ministerial meetings and the beginning of the final phase of the US presidency, which will end with a summit in Miami on December 14-15. At the meeting in Atlanta, Russia intends to set a clear path towards substantive and balanced agreements between G20 leaders, reached by consensus and fully reflecting the priorities of the world majority countries. The stated goal of the US to return the G20 to its original purpose - ensuring sustained and inclusive growth and maintaining financial stability - is consistent with Russia's position on the need to uphold the forum's economic mandate and cancel the politics of his work. The G20 should serve as an effective platform for dialogue between equals, instead of deepening dividing lines. In this context, Russia opposes Washington's unilateral decision to exclude South Africa from the G20 process. Moscow has consistently called for the return of Pretoria's rights as a G20 member as soon as possible. Russia expects that the meeting of foreign ministers will be conducted in a constructive and impartial manner. Substantial discussions are expected on the impact of global geopolitical instability on the world economy, topical aspects of multilateral energy cooperation and efficient functioning of supply chains. *** In his remarks, Sergey Lavrov will describe Russia's assessment of the main drivers of international tensions, focusing on:

On October 30-31, Atlanta (USA) will host the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting under the presidency of the USA. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will, as usual, head the Russian delegation. Most of the G20 members are expected to be represented at a high level. The upcoming meeting of foreign ministers marks the end of this year's series of G20 sectoral ministerial meetings and the beginning of the final phase of the US presidency, which will end with a summit in Miami on December 14-15. At the meeting in Atlanta, Russia intends to set a clear path towards substantive and balanced agreements between G20 leaders, reached by consensus and fully reflecting the priorities of the world majority countries. The stated goal of the US to return the G20 to its original purpose - ensuring sustained and inclusive growth and maintaining financial stability - is consistent with Russia's position on the need to uphold the forum's economic mandate and cancel the politics of his work. The G20 should serve as an effective platform for dialogue between equals, instead of deepening dividing lines. In this context, Russia opposes Washington's unilateral decision to exclude South Africa from the G20 process. Moscow has consistently called for the return of Pretoria's rights as a G20 member as soon as possible. Russia expects that the meeting of foreign ministers will be conducted in a constructive and impartial manner. Substantial discussions are expected on the impact of global geopolitical instability on the world economy, topical aspects of multilateral energy cooperation and efficient functioning of supply chains. *** In his remarks, Sergey Lavrov will describe Russia's assessment of the main drivers of international tensions, focusing on:

The refusal of certain powers to recognize the ownership of new power centers; the use of economic weapons against opponents, including sanctions, trade wars and disruptions in the supply chain.