World - G20

World Spotlight - Selected Issues
Russia takes over G20 Presidency, Putin highlights priorities:

Russian Presidency: Russia, for the first time, has taken over the Presidency of G20 on 1st Dec 2012,Russian President Vladimir putin emphasised on positive and substantive agenda.

2013 Summit: It will take place in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

About G20: Group of 20 or G20 is a Group of 19 countries and European Union, a forum of international financial and economic cooperation.
Conflict exists between Sudan and South Sudan yet they show commitment to cooperation deal: The commitment: Sudan and SouthSudan have shown commitment for finding out the solutions to pending issues under the framework of cooperation agreement.

Republic ofSouth Sudan as an independent nation: Getting independence from Sudan, Republic of South Sudan (as called officially) emerged as separate independent nation on 9th July 2011.

The conflict: Yet there has been conflict between the two over some territories and resources including oil resources.

Cooperation Agreement: Cooperation Agreement was signed between the two countries in September 2012 in Addis Ababa the Capital of Ethiopia.

African countries: Sudan and Republic of South Sudan are counties in Africa, while Sudan has proximity to Iran, South Sudan has US support.

Iran warns West of Adventurism against it: Iran, through Iranian Ambassador to International Atomic Energy Agency has warned West of adventurism against it. Iran has warned West for issuing threats and says it cannot be brought to its knees through such threats.

Sweden is Ranked 1 on energy sustainability: Out of the 90 countries which were assessed by World Energy Council on energy sustainability, Sweden is placed first. Other top performers in this regard are Switzerland, Canada and Norway.