In a post-summit Leaders' Statement, the G20 leaders emphasized that "the only sure foundation for sustainable globalization and rising prosperity for all is an open world economy based on market principles, effective regulation, and strong global institutions."
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Chinese President Hu Jintao (4th L, 1st row), and other leaders attending the Group of 20 summit, and top officials from relevant organizations pose for group photos in London, Britain, April 2, 2009 |
"By acting together to fulfill these pledges we will bring the world economy out of recession and prevent a crisis like this from recurring in the future," said the statement.
For people around the globe, the new commitments by the world leaders are an important boost to restore confidence in their fight against the financial and economic crisis.