About G20

• Founded in 1999, the Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for its members’ international economic cooperation and decision-making.
• The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, UK and USA. 

• The G-20’s member-countries represent around 85% of the world’s economic output, three-quarters of international trade and two thirds of the world’s population.
• The objectives of the G20 are:
  • Policy coordination between its members in order to achieve global economic stability, sustainable growth;
  • To promote financial regulations that reduce risks and prevent future financial crises; and
  • To create a new international financial architecture.

Why in News?

• The first Labour 20 (L20) meeting is scheduled to be held in Punjab’s Amritsar on the 19th and 20th of this month. 
• L20 comprises leaders and representatives of trade union centres of G20 countries. They provide analysis and policy recommendations aimed at addressing labour-related issues.

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