US State Department: G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting to discuss geopolitical crises and threats to freedom of navigation

The U.S. Department of State said that the Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers’ meeting, to be held in Atlanta on Friday, will discuss geopolitical crises and global economic challenges, particularly threats to freedom of navigation. In a statement, the State Department said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, on October 30 and 31 to host the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting. It added that, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the United States will refocus the G20 on its core economic mission of driving growth, enhancing economic security, and delivering tangible results for the American people. The department noted that Secretary Rubio will meet with foreign ministers from the world’s leading economies to strengthen practical cooperation on shared economic and security challenges, highlighting that Atlanta, as a global hub for diplomacy, connectivity, and trade, will provide an ideal backdrop for these discussions. It further stated that the United States will work over two days with G20 partners to address geopolitical crises that contribute to global economic shocks, including threats to freedom of navigation and security in the energy, food, and supply chain sectors. (End) A.M.M.