Communique from G20 meeting in Scotland

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Following is the text of the communique issued by finance ministers and central bank governors at their meeting in St. Andrews, Scotland.

1. We, the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met at a critical point in the recovery from the crisis to deliver the work remitted to us at Pittsburgh.

2. Economic and financial conditions have improved following our coordinated response to the crisis. However, the recovery is uneven and remains dependent on policy support, and high unemployment is a major concern. To restore the global economy and financial system to health, we agreed to maintain support for the recovery until it is assured.

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