South Africa is gearing up to welcome G20 leaders at the Johannesburg Summit this November, marking a pivotal moment for global cooperation. Minister Ronald Lamola shared that since December 2024, 51 meetings have been held to address urgent challenges—from boosting disaster resilience and ensuring debt sustainability for low-income countries, to mobilizing finance for a just energy transition and harnessing critical minerals for inclusive growth.
Lamola emphasized that while opinions may differ on some issues, the overwhelming support for South Africa's G20 presidency underlines the importance of multilateral cooperation. "Unilateral actions that undermine the rules-based order risk reversing decades of progress," he noted. He also pointed out that every G20 member is welcome, adding that participation is a choice, as evidenced by the U.S. stance on some meetings.
In a positive twist to global trade discussions, productive talks between China and the United States over the weekend were highlighted as crucial efforts in resolving trade challenges. This summit is set not only to tackle pressing global issues but also to inspire a new wave of collaboration and sustainable development. 😊
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South Africa ready to host G20 Leaders' Summit, says foreign minister
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