G20 Chair’s Statement 1

Second Meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank GovernorsAsheville, United States of AmericaWe, the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors who assembled in Asheville, North Carolina, on August 31 and September 1, 2026, met to advance the G20 Finance track priorities for 2026. We welcomed engagement from invited guest countries2 and international organizations.3 We were also joined by private sector representatives to discuss how G20 countries can promote private sector-led growth and innovation.We appreciate the hospitality of the citizens of Asheville and Western North Carolina and commend both the progress made in revitalizing the region and the resilience of its people in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene.We welcome the United States G20 Presidency’s focus on promoting strong economic growth and recognize the achievements across its key priorities, including private sector engagement, productivity growth, global imbalances, financial literacy, sovereign debt, digital assets, and financial sector issues.