The world's most powerful political and economic leaders
have reached a rare unanimous agreement at the Group of 20 summit in Brisbane,
Australia.
The consensus — koalas are adorable.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott greeted the
illustrious G-20 attendees before the start of the summit with Jimelung the
koala and an as yet unnamed companion, resulting in what may be the most joyful
opening to an international economic summit in recent history.
Everyone from President Obama to Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi cracked child-like grins in the presence of the cuddly
marsupials. Even the usually stoic Russian President Vladimir Putin — who is
being widely criticized for his country's actions in eastern Ukraine — beamed
as hugged a wide-eyed koala.
