Note: This article was originally published in The Japan Times on 4 December 2018. ERIA Senior Energy Economist, Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi discussed Japan’s G20 presidency’s task in an op-ed article.

JAKARTA – The leaders of the Group of 20 — the world’s 19 wealthiest nations plus the European Union — gathered in Buenos Aires last Friday for their 10th anniversary summit. Argentina, which holds the presidency this year, selected the theme “Building consensus for fair and sustainable development, ” and picked three key issues — the future of work, infrastructure for development and a sustainable food future — for the deliberations. The leaders signed off on an agreement Saturday that affirmed their basic commitment to a new world order on the above issues. (Read the full article by using the link above).