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By Kamila Aliyeva

The G-20 summit kicked off in Hamburg on July 7 amid violent protests in the streets.

The two-day Group of 20 summit of the world's major economic powers is taking place in the northern German port city.

The event began with the official welcoming ceremony, where German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged member states to seek compromise in disputes over trade, climate change and migration.

The first meeting of the G-20 leaders is devoted to political issues, in particular the fight against terrorism, therefore formally stands outside the official program of the twelfth G-20 summit’s agenda.

Meanwhile, thousands of people went out to the streets of Hamburg city to protest against capitalism, climate polices and globalization among other issues.

An estimated 100,000 protesters are taking part in demonstrations against the G20, some of which have turned violent.

At least 75 police officers were injured in the protests, out of which three were admitted in hospitals for treatment, according to Reuters.

The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, France, Britain, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United States and the European Union. Saudi Arabia's King Salman isn't attending, and his country is represented by Ibrahim al-Assaf, the minister of state.

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