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‘Where’s Biden?’: G20 Leaders Take Group Photo Without Joe Biden And Justin Trudeau

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In a rare and puzzling moment at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, U.S. President Joe Biden was notably absent from the group photo of world leaders.

The photograph, traditionally a highlight of such summits, showcased an array of global leaders standing together—but Biden was nowhere to be seen. The group photo session concluded earlier than expected, leaving Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to arrive too late for the picture.

The U.S. President, participating in what is likely his last G20 Summit, reportedly walked toward the designated photo area only to discover that the moment had passed and leaders had dispersed.

A senior official from the Biden administration explained that “logistical issues” prevented Biden and other leaders from joining a scheduled photo. The photo took place earlier than planned, leaving Biden unable to participate. This mishap placed Chinese President Xi Jinping prominently at the forefront, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was positioned in the back row.

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The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union, representing the world’s major economies. Collectively, G20 members account for approximately 85% of global GDP and over 75% of international trade. The 2024 G20 Summit is currently underway in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 18 to 19. This marks the first time Brazil has hosted the summit.

Key topics on the agenda include: global hunger and poverty, support for the global south, and climate change and sustainability. Clips shared online captured the confusion of onlookers and delegates as Biden appeared behind a palm tree, seemingly out of place while the rest of the leaders had already moved on.

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