G20 host Indonesia 'impartial' amid Russia ban calls

Officials inspect the main venue of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central governors meeting during preparations in Jakarta on Feb 17. - AFP

JAKARTA, March 25, 2022 (AFP): Indonesia will remain impartial as the rotating chair of the G20, the country's top diplomatic negotiator said Thursday, following mounting calls that Russia be barred from the forum's meetings.

Dian Triansyah Djani made the statement after Russia's ambassador to Indonesia confirmed on Wednesday President Vladimir Putin planned to attend the November heads-of-state summit in Bali.