G20

OECD: ‘A global economic recovery is in sight’

The 37-member organisation's new report shows a trend of significant financial recovery across the world. In terms of least GDP changes from pre-pandemic projections, Turkey stands second only to the US in 2021

Moody’s upgrades Turkey's economic growth forecast

The rating agency revises Turkey's economic growth rate to 4 and 5 percent for 2021 and 2022, respectively.

Turkey outperforms G20 countries in December industrial output

US-based multinational banking and financial services company JP Morgan also revised its estimate for Turkey's economic growth for 2020 from 1.1 percent to 1.9 percent.

G20 commits to equitable distribution of coronavirus vaccine

Leaders of world's 20 biggest economies say they would ensure a fair distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, drugs, and tests around the world so that poorer countries were not left out, according to a final summit communique.

Erdogan to G20 leaders: Turkey deported nearly 9,000 foreign terrorists

In high-stakes webinar, President Erdogan tells leaders of powerful countries that Turkey is the only NATO member fighting "hand-in-hand" against Daesh in Syria.

Saudi foreign minister says relations with Turkey 'good, amicable'

The minister also referred to the US saying he was confident that Democrat Joe Biden's incoming administration would pursue policies that help regional stability and that any discussions with it would lead to strong cooperation.

Erdogan: G20 must ensure everyone has Covid-19 vaccine access

Turkish President Erdogan tells powerful G20 leaders that developed countries didn't give a "good test of solidarity" in pandemic, adding countries with weaker economies should not be left to their fate.

Coronavirus, recession dominates Saudi-hosted G20 summit

World's top economies are virtually debating Covid-19 action plan and measures to stem the pandemic's impact on global economies, including debt relief for the poorest countries.

G20 agrees debt framework to help virus-hit poor countries

Major creditors, including China, will be expected to follow the common guidelines laying out how debt which is deemed unsustainable can be reduced or rescheduled.

HRW to G20: Hold Saudi Arabia accountable for rights abuses

Rights watchdog accuses G20 of "bolstering" Riyadh's efforts to portray the Arab country as "reforming" despite its "unrelenting assault on freedoms."

Cash-strapped Zambia takes on China as it seeks debt relief

The African country struggles to convince lenders that it cannot pay its debt, preferring to divert money to saving lives at home.

From New York to London: Big city mayors urged to boycott Saudi Summit

Rights groups reminded mayors of the world's leading cities of Saudi Arabia's bad human rights record and said that should be reason enough to not attend Riyadh’s Urban20 Summit.