Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday for two days of talks expected to reflect deep geopolitical divisions. The gathering serves as key preparation for December's G20 leaders' summit in Miami under the US presidency. However, sharp disagreements over ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to undermine consensus among major economies. Furthermore, soaring global energy prices have placed economic security and maritime trade protection at the center of discussions. Consequently, diplomats expect a US-drafted chair summary rather than a unanimous joint declaration.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Atlanta to attend the minist...