More work is done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20: German ambassador Walter J Lindner

German ambassador to India Walter Johannes Lindner said on Thursday that more work is being done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20.

"Yes, more work is done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20. And that's what makes those meetings doubtful for many people out there because they do not know what's happening there, who is talking with whom but it is true. That is the gist of diplomacy - that things are discussed at the sidelines - but I think we have to make sure that it's more transparent," Lindner said on WION World Order.

Programmes like these should be more open, it's not a clandestine thing. World leaders come together in these summits and take responsibility, he added.

Talking about threats of the digital era he said on WION World Order, "With the new technology and digitalisation, we have to find rules for it. Otherwise, it will be the law of the jungle".

The latest G20 summit in Japan's Osaka, for which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Japan, is being held a time when the very idea of multilateral talks to manage global affairs and resolve disputes is at a threat.

"We want to support multilateralism. The gist of the matter is: With over 7 billion people, how do we organise a body which takes decisions," said German Ambassador.

On WION World Order, Walter Johannes Lindner, Brazil Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago and Argentina Ambassador Daniel Chuburu talk about what they expect from the G20 Summit in Japan's Osaka and the stumbling blocks.

With the presence of US President Donald Trump in Japan's Osaka at the high-stakes G20 summit likely to be dominated by trade tensions between the United States and China.

More work is done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20: German ambassador Walter J Lindner German ambassador to India Walter Johannes Lindner said on Thursday that more work is being done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20.

More work is done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20: German ambassador Walter J Lindner German ambassador to India Walter Johannes Lindner said on Thursday that more work is being done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20. "Yes, more work is done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20. And that's what makes those meetings doubtful for many people out there because they do not know what's happening there, who is talking with whom but it is true. That is the gist of diplomacy - that things are discussed at the sidelines - but I think we have to make sure that it's more transparent," Lindner said on WION World Order. Programmes like these should be more open, it's not a clandestine thing. World leaders come together in these summits and take responsibility, he added. Talking about threats of the digital era he said on WION World Order, "With the new technology and digitalisation, we have to find rules for it. Otherwise, it will be the law of the jungle". The latest G20 summit in Japan's Osaka, for which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Japan, is being held a time when the very idea of multilateral talks to manage global affairs and resolve disputes is at a threat. "We want to support multilateralism. The gist of the matter is: With over 7 billion people, how do we organise a body which takes decisions," said German Ambassador. On WION World Order, Walter Johannes Lindner, Brazil Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago and Argentina Ambassador Daniel Chuburu talk about what they expect from the G20 Summit in Japan's Osaka and the stumbling blocks. With the presence of US President Donald Trump in Japan's Osaka at the high-stakes G20 summit likely to be dominated by trade tensions between the United States and China.

More work is done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20: German ambassador Walter J Lindner

The summit of Group of 20 major economies is going to be a crucial one. The summit, to be held from June 28-29 in the western Japanese city of Osaka, should find a solution for global challenges, German ambassador Walter J Lindner has said.

"Global problems cannot be solved on a national or unilateral basis. So the G20 summit can contribute to find solutions for global challenges. We have no time to waste. The challenges are immense: Global warming, waste, clean energy, future of work, terrorism, welfare... to name a few," he said.

The agenda for this year's G20 summit is "human-centeredness" and "data free flow with trust" which aims to create a framework for discussion on rules for digital economy.

While China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump will discuss the ongoing trade war and how to tackle plastic waste, financial stability, black money, and terrorism will top India's agenda. All eyeballs will be on "Trump-Putin", "Trump-Xi" and "Trump-Erdogan" bilaterals.

Substantial discussions on trade, including reform of the World Trade Organisation or WTO, will likely take place at the summit. Japan, which chairs this year's G20 gatherings, will take a neutral stance in the US-China trade row and urge countries to resolve tensions with a multilateral framework.

China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, are in the middle of a costly trade dispute that has pressured financial markets and damaged the world economy.

Founded in 1999, the G20 is made up of 19 major countries and the European Union. Collectively, G20 members represent 85 per cent of global economic output, two thirds of the world population and 75 per cent of international trade.

The summit of Group of 20 major economies is going to be a crucial one. The summit, to be held from June 28-29 in the western Japanese city of Osaka, should find a solution for global challenges, German ambassador Walter J Lindner has said.

The summit of Group of 20 major economies is going to be a crucial one. The summit, to be held from June 28-29 in the western Japanese city of Osaka, should find a solution for global challenges, German ambassador Walter J Lindner has said. "Global problems cannot be solved on a national or unilateral basis. So the G20 summit can contribute to find solutions for global challenges. We have no time to waste. The challenges are immense: Global warming, waste, clean energy, future of work, terrorism, welfare... to name a few," he said. The agenda for this year's G20 summit is "human-centeredness" and "data free flow with trust" which aims to create a framework for discussion on rules for digital economy. While China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump will discuss the ongoing trade war and how to tackle plastic waste, financial stability, black money, and terrorism will top India's agenda. All eyeballs will be on "Trump-Putin", "Trump-Xi" and "Trump-Erdogan" bilaterals. Substantial discussions on trade, including reform of the World Trade Organisation or WTO, will likely take place at the summit. Japan, which chairs this year's G20 gatherings, will take a neutral stance in the US-China trade row and urge countries to resolve tensions with a multilateral framework. China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, are in the middle of a costly trade dispute that has pressured financial markets and damaged the world economy. Founded in 1999, the G20 is made up of 19 major countries and the European Union. Collectively, G20 members represent 85 per cent of global economic output, two thirds of the world population and 75 per cent of international trade.

G20 summit should find solutions to global challenges: German Ambassador

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More work is done on the sidelines than in a summit like the G20: German ambassador Walter J Lindner

G20 summit should find solutions to global challenges: German Ambassador