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G20 Finance Ministers And Central Bank Presidents Conclude Meeting With Call For Global Tax Reforms

The finance ministers and central bank presidents of the Group of Twenty (G20) wrapped up their third meeting in Rio de Janeiro with a joint communique advocating for a more equitable, stable, and efficient international tax system.

The communique highlights the urgent need for a realignment of quota shares within international financial institutions to better reflect members’ economic positions while safeguarding the interests of the world’s poorest nations. The document also emphasizes addressing the developmental needs of low- and middle-income countries.

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Among the key takeaways, the communique urges reforms to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the strengthening of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). It also calls for enhanced tax transparency, measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting, and the implementation of progressive taxation for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s Finance Minister and coordinator of the meeting, described the release of the communique as a significant victory for the international community, marking progress after several years of discussions.

“The G20 must leverage the Financial Track to enhance cooperative mechanisms,” Haddad emphasized.

Brazil, which has held the rotating G20 presidency since December 2023, has centered its term around three main priorities: combating hunger, poverty, and inequality; advancing sustainable development; and reforming global governance structures.

Richa Kaushik

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