Srinagar, Nov. 28 -- By Asad Mirza

THE virtual G20 Summit in Riyadh, which was organised under the direct supervision of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS), was indeed able to showcase the leadership capability of the Kingdom on the global stage.

As expected, the coronavirus pandemic topped the agenda of the two-day Group of 20 major economies, with countries committing to ensure "affordable and equitable" access to coronavirus vaccines worldwide and to be prepared to deal with future health crises.

International pandemic treaty

Charles Michel, president of the European Council, proposed an international agreement on the pandemic to prevent future pandemics. "It should be negotiated with all nations, UN organisations and...