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Leaders' views<br />
GUESTS' AND LEADERS' VIEWS<br />
Europe and<br />
the Middle East<br />
These leaders' and guest leaders' views were adapted<br />
from various speeches, bilaterals and interviews that reflect<br />
their opinions regarding the work of the <strong>G20</strong><br />
François Hollande<br />
France<br />
5 th<br />
Summit<br />
Our planet faces indeed several challenges.<br />
War and terrorism is not unrelated to the<br />
climate challenge, although one might<br />
ask: why make the connection? Because<br />
unfortunately wars are often produced by<br />
the issues of migration and the climate.<br />
In 2015, record numbers unfortunately<br />
died in Syria and Iraq. There were also<br />
record temperatures, concentrations of<br />
greenhouse gases, catastrophic weather<br />
events and territory submerged by sea<br />
because of melting glaciers.<br />
France acts in the fight against terrorism<br />
internationally with operations carried out<br />
by our armies, which I applaud. France acts<br />
to protect itself – the security forces are<br />
doing an admirable job. We even called for<br />
reinforcements from operational reserves.<br />
France also has to act in the name of values<br />
and principles, whatever the subject.<br />
Angela Merkel<br />
Germany<br />
Matteo Renzi<br />
Italy<br />
11 th<br />
When Germany hosted the G7 last year, we<br />
launched some concrete initiatives. By 2020,<br />
Germany intends to double its contribution<br />
to climate financing compared to 2014.<br />
Public contributions are only one part of the<br />
equation. We also must interlink them with<br />
private investments in a savvy way.<br />
Development banks play an important<br />
role. The World Bank, the Asian, African and<br />
Inter-American Development Banks, and<br />
not least the European Investment Bank all<br />
want to increase the contribution to climate<br />
financing in their portfolios. In this sense,<br />
development banks are strategic trailblazers<br />
for private investments.<br />
What matters for all affected countries,<br />
especially for small island nations, is that<br />
the money arrives. At some point, the<br />
moment of truth comes.<br />
Summit<br />
3 rd<br />
Summit<br />
In a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign<br />
Minister Wang Yi in May, Matteo Renzi noted<br />
that his visit to China two years ago is still<br />
fresh in his memory. Italy values the status<br />
and influence of China and hopes to deepen<br />
China and Italy’s bilateral friendship,<br />
enhance mutually beneficial cooperation<br />
in trade, investment and other areas and<br />
advance the future-oriented comprehensive<br />
strategic partnership.<br />
Italy is ready to boost communication<br />
and coordination with China in important<br />
international issues.<br />
The <strong>G20</strong> summit hosted by China this<br />
year is of significance because it can help<br />
revitalise the global economy. Renzi is<br />
looking forward to attending the summit<br />
in Hangzhou and is willing to conduct<br />
close cooperation with China to promote<br />
positive results.<br />
52 <strong>G20</strong> China: The Hangzhou Summit • September 2016 G7<strong>G20</strong>.com
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