US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for unity among G20 foreign ministers on Friday, emphasizing the need for cooperation to achieve global stability and economic prosperity. The two-day meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, is taking place amidst deep divisions over the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Rubio's appeal for cooperation comes as tensions run high among G20 nations. Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand was absent from the opening plenary session, citing her attendance at a Canada-EU summit in Montreal. South Africa's minister was also not in attendance, reportedly not invited by the US. The absence of these key diplomats has further strained the already tense atmosphere at the meeting. The rifts over the Ukraine and Middle East conflicts have been a major point of contention among G20 nations. The US has been exerting pressure on Russia to cease its military actions in Ukraine, while Russia has been pushing for a more nuanced approach to the conflict. The situation is further complicated by the fact that Ukraine was not invited to participate in the G20 meeting. Despite these challenges, Rubio remains optimistic about the potential for cooperation among G20 nations. He emphasized the need for collective action to address the global economic and security challenges facing the world. The outcome of the meeting remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the divisions among G20 nations will need to be bridged if meaningful progress is to be made.