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G5 leaders call for closer cooperation on global issues
By Sun Shangwu (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-07-09 04:25 And the five countries should take positive measures to handle the challenge of climate change, said Dai. “The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Kyoto Protocol should be the main channel (for addressing climate change),” said Dai, adding that the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” must be observed. He urged developed nations to make clear commitment of taking the lead in reducing gas emission, and provide technological, financial and capability-building support to developing nations. “We must make joint efforts to make the Copenhagen Conference a success,” he noted.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon said the emerging economies should play important roles in global issues and unite and strike consensus so as to help developing and less-developed countries better resolve the challenges of climate change and food security. Brazilian President Lula said the G5 mechanism is the important platform for fighting against financial crisis. He called for strengthened international financial supervision and opposition to trade protectionism. Indian Prime Minister Singh said that the deterioration of global economy had led to the severer poverty. Financial crisis is closely linked with the food security and energy security, he noted. South African President Jacob Zuma said that African countries have suffered the most in the financial crisis. Global measures must be taken to deal with financial crisis and developed countries should give more support to developing countries hit hardest by the crisis, according to Zuma. The five nations also issued a joint statement after their meeting.
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