Development agenda to remain at core of G20

Development agenda will remain at the core of G20 countries' priorities. Finance Ministers of the G-20 group of nations, who met in Washington, have reaffirmed that development and global economic issues can no longer be treated in isolation.In a joint communiqué issued by their finance ministers, including those from the US, China and India, they said that G20 will work to promote a strong, balanced and sustainable growth to narrow gaps in levels of prosperity. They will also try to foster a shared and inclusive growth and to further reduce poverty. Promotion of gender equality and job creation will also get priority.