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Russia signals support for US G20 presidency priorities
Russia's G20 Sherpa Denis Agafonov said the priorities set by the US during its presidency largely align with Moscow's interests, particularly in energy.
Russia's G20 Sherpa and Head of the Presidential Expertise Directorate, Denis Agafonov, said that some priorities set by the US during its G20 presidency, especially in energy, align with Russia's interests.
In a statement to journalists, Agafonov said: "The priorities set by the US during its G20 presidency largely align with our interests, and this objectively offers an opportunity for dialogue, discussion, and searching for common approaches. Probably the number one priority in this regard is energy."
Touching on the US approach to energy policy, Agafonov stated: "The principle of technological neutrality and the importance of ensuring supply stability remain priorities for the American side. It is becoming clear that a particular type of energy production should not become an end in itself. This also creates opportunities for the use of fossil fuels."
The Russian official emphasized that Moscow is in close contact with Washington on G20 issues. "We are discussing with the US the promotion of economic growth and the prioritization of new technological solutions, including artificial intelligence," Agafonov said.
Agafonov noted that overall there are mutual interests and that they are in quite intensive contact with the US as G20 president, which makes it possible to find common ground.
Participation in the G20 Summit
Agafonov said that Russia will be duly represented at the G20 Summit to be held in the US later this year. He noted that the question of the president's participation or who will lead the delegation will be clarified closer to the summit.
The sherpa pointed out that this decision is influenced by many factors, including the course of the preparatory process and the approaches of the host side.
Strait of Hormuz and energy markets
Agafonov stated that G20 participants could discuss the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and other issues concerning energy markets. He emphasized that a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world's oil consumption passes, is a serious destabilizing factor for markets and that it is impossible to ignore this problem.
The Russian official said: "Therefore, the G20 can indeed address these issues."
Response to South Africa's exclusion
Agafonov described the US decision not to invite South Africa to G20 events as "unauthorized". Recalling that G20 membership is an established structure determined by consensus, the sherpa noted that the admission of the African Union in 2023 was also a consensus decision supported by all members, including Russia.
"The American side's decision not to invite South African representatives can in no way be supported or accepted by us. We are telling this directly to our colleagues. We consider the decision not to invite South Africa to these events to be unauthorized," Agafonov said.
Russia's G20 sherpa added that they hope sooner or later this decision will be reviewed and that friendly country and BRICS member South Africa will return and continue its work within the G20 mechanisms.
The G20 Leaders' Summit will be held on December 14-15 in Doral, near Miami, Florida.
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