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London Summit 2009
On 2 April the leaders from the G20 (19 leading nations plus the European Union) - representing 80 per cent of world trade and two-thirds of the world's population - met in London's Docklands to discuss their plans for tackling the current global economic crisis
Introducing the London Summit
The Prime Minister has invited the Heads of State and/or government from the G20 countries and the heads of key international institutions to discuss their plans for tackling the current global economic crisis.
London Summit - leaders' statement
The official communique issued at the close of the G20 London Summit.
G20 nations reach consensus at the Summit
The decisions made by the leaders of the world’s largest economies at the London Summit have now been published.
Summit news
Gordon Brown and President Barack Obama said they will aim to reach an agreement at the G20 Summit to help people hit hardest by the economic crisis.
Contributing to the debate
There are a range of ways in which individuals can become involved in the debates around the Summit or can ask questions of some of those attending.
Summit diary of events
The Summit was one of the most important gatherings of international leaders in London since the first session in 1948 of the United Nations in Central Hall Westminster.
Additional links
London Summit news
- David Miliband on the success of the London Summit – and the challenges ahead
- Global plan for recovery and reform
- 'Multiple Perspectives on the G20'
- G20 agenda 'must focus on human dimension'
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