Spanish and British PMs join world leaders in Japan for G20 Summit

THE prime ministers of Britain and Spain have joined the leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies for the annual G20 summit which is taking place in Japan.

Spain’s Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was pictured arriving in Osaka for the summit earlier this morning (Friday).

Sanchez said Spain’s two priorities for the summit were action on climate change and making the global economy more environmentally friendly.

“We are united by our defence of multilateralism, global trade and our commitment to ensure climate neutrality in line with the Paris Agreement,” Sanchez said.

Coordination meeting with European leaders to define our action plan ahead the #G20. This time Canada’s PM @JustinTrudeau joined us too. We are united by our defence of multilateralism, global trade and our commitment to ensure climate neutrality in line with the Paris Agreement. pic.twitter.com/zpijgB64w6

— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) June 28, 2019

Today #G20 starts! Spain set two priorities for the global agenda: stop climate change & foster the ecological transition, international trade and innovation. G20 is key to advance in a fair globalization. Thanks @AbeShinzo for your warm welcome.#G20OsakaSummit pic.twitter.com/eKTIC2xspA

— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) June 28, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would push for world leaders to do more to combat climate change at the summit.

She spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe earlier and said the two countries would work together to uphold global rules to ensure peace and prosperity.

Delighted to speak to PM @AbeShinzo at the #G20OsakaSummit⁠ ⁠

The UK and Japan are natural partners and we will continue to work together to uphold the global rules by which we seek to ensure a peaceful and prosperous world. pic.twitter.com/SZgOROBnJT

— Theresa May (@theresa_may) June 28, 2019

PM @Theresa_May has arrived in Japan for the #G20OsakaSummit

Here’s why @g20org is so important ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NOtdbBBIyp

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) June 27, 2019

Sanchez, May and Abe are joined by the leaders of the US, France, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other leading economies.

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde and Jean Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk, the presidents of the EU Commission and Council respectively, are also attending.

A “family photo” taken with all the participants of the #G20OsakaSummit. #G20大阪サミット 参加者の集合写真（ファミリーフォト）が撮影されました。 pic.twitter.com/xaoQ7wkFHP

— G20 Japan 🇯🇵 (@g20org) June 28, 2019

#Session1 of #G20OsakaSummit has begun!#G20大阪サミット #セッション1 が始まりました。#G20 #G20Japan #G20OsakaSummit2019 pic.twitter.com/LXAjY6Enum

— G20 Japan 🇯🇵 (@g20org) June 28, 2019

This year’s agenda includes discussions on the global economy, trade and investment, innovation, the environment and energy, jobs, women’s empowerment, development and health.