Sarkozy unveils G20 leadership agenda

French President Nicolas Sarkozy set out his agenda for France’s forthcoming presidency of the G20 group of leading economies on the 25 August 2010, proposing measures to reduce currency fluctuations, curb commodity speculation and speed up reform of international institutions.

The President was outlining his foreign policy objectives in a traditional post-holiday speech to French ambassadors in Paris.

EurActiv, 26.8.10: Sarkozy readies for France's G20 presidency http://www.euractiv.com/euro-finance/sarkozy-readies-frances-g20-pres-news-497164

ESO: Background information: G-20 Toronto Summit, 26-27 June 2010 http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-g-20-toronto-summit-26-27-june-2010/

France24, 26.8.10: Afghanistan, G20 presidency top Sarkozy's foreign policy agenda http://www.france24.com/en/20100826-sarkozy-action-plan-french-foreign-policy-priorities-afghanistan-g20

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