A group of small- and medium-sized states, including Singapore, has welcomed the reiteration by the Group of 20 (G-20) of its commitment to strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth. Giving its views on the outcome of the G-20 Summit held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in November and December last year (2018), the Global Governance Group (3G) also said it applauded the G-20's pledge to work together to improve a rules-based international order that is capable of effectively responding to a rapidly changing world. The 3G is an informal coalition of 30 states, which include South-east Asian countries Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, as well as Qatar, Finland, Switzerland and New Zealand. The 3G's role is to promote greater transparency and inclusivity in the G-20 process. "The 3G reaffirms our commitment to the Paris Agreement, our Paris pledges and the need to advance their implementation, and stands ready to work with the G-20 to address this urgent challenge together," the group said.

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