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Which international regional organization was officially inducted as a permanent member of the G20 during the New Delhi G20 Summit?

  1. African UnionAnswer
  2. B
    Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  3. C
    Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
  4. D
    South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

Answer

The African Union was officially admitted as a permanent member of the G20.
During the New Delhi G20 Summit, the African Union (AU) was officially admitted as a permanent member, becoming the second regional organization after the European Union to join the G20.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Recall major institutional decisions made during the 18th G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi.
The G20 consensus formally admitted the 55-member African Union as a permanent member of the grouping.
This expanded the representation of developing nations and the Global South in key multilateral economic dialogues.

Key Concept

G20 Summit Outcomes and Multilateral Membership Expansion
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International Relations, Global Summits, and Multilateral Organizations