South Africa’s G20 Presidency to focus on inclusivity

Written by Sibusisiwe Vundla

South Africa will use it’s G20 Presidency to build a more inclusive and prosperous Africa and better world, ensuring nobody is left behind.

This is according to President Ramaphosa, speaking during the official launch of South Africa’s G20 Presidency in Cape Town. From December 1, South Africa assumed the Presidency of the G20, marking a historic milestone as the first African country to lead this influential group of the world’s largest economies. President Ramaphosa outlined South Africa’s ambitious agenda under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability”. “The G20 Presidency is a valuable opportunity for South Africa to advance efforts towards greater global economic growth and sustainable development. It is an opportunity to place the needs of Africa and the global south, firmly on the international agenda,” said President Ramaphosa. He added that through the G20 Presidency, South Africa will work towards building a better Africa and better world, ensuring nobody is left behind. He announced that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Ronaldo Lamola, Treasuries Minister Enoch Godongwane and the Presidency led by Director-General Phindile Baleni, will be tasked with leading and making the G20 process a success. The President acknowledged the enormous responsibility of leading the G20 group, which consists of the world’s largest economies, representing 85 percent of the global GDP, over 75percent of international trade and about two thirds of the world population. “The group therefore plays a critical role in influencing global policy making and fostering global economic stability. Decisions taken by the G20 have a direct impact on the lives of all members of the global community,” said President Ramaphosa. He added that the group now had a wide ranging agenda which includes trade, sustainable development, climate change, health, agriculture, energy and corruption. The G20 is an international forum of both developed and developing countries, which seek to find solutions to global economic and financial issues. It comprises of 19 countries which include Argentina, Australia, Brazil,Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudia Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and two regional bodies namely, European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU). South Africa will host approximately 130 meetings (both virtual and in person) from December 1 2024 to November 30 2025, across the country and on the margins of major international conferences and meetings. The G20 Presidency will culminate in the Leaders Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025, where world leaders will outline and adopt a declaration outlining collective action to address critical global challenges.

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South Africa assumes Presidency of the G20 this month. according to President Ramaphosa, speaking during the official launch of South Africa’s G20 Presidency in Cape Town. From December 1, South Africa assumed the Presidency of the G20, marking a historic milestone as the first African country to lead this influential group of the world’s largest economies. President Ramaphosa outlined South Africa’s ambitious agenda under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability”. “The G20 Presidency is a valuable opportunity for South Africa to advance efforts towards greater global economic growth and sustainable development. It is an opportunity to place the needs of Africa and the global south, firmly on the international agenda,” said President Ramaphosa. He added that through the G20 Presidency, South Africa will work towards building a better Africa and better world, ensuring nobody is left behind. He announced that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Ronaldo Lamola, Treasuries Minister Enoch Godongwane and the Presidency led by Director-General Phindile Baleni, will be tasked with leading and making the G20 process a success. The President acknowledged the enormous responsibility of leading the G20 group, which consists of the world’s largest economies, representing 85 percent of the global GDP, over 75percent of international trade and about two thirds of the world population. “The group therefore plays a critical role in influencing global policy making and fostering global economic stability. Decisions taken by the G20 have a direct impact on the lives of all members of the global community,” said President Ramaphosa. He added that the group now had a wide ranging agenda which includes trade, sustainable development, climate change, health, agriculture, energy and corruption. The G20 is an international forum of both developed and developing countries, which seek to find solutions to global economic and financial issues. It comprises of 19 countries which include Argentina, Australia, Brazil,Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudia Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and two regional bodies namely, European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU). South Africa will host approximately 130 meetings (both virtual and in person) from December 1 2024 to November 30 2025, across the country and on the margins of major international conferences and meetings. The G20 Presidency will culminate in the Leaders Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025, where world leaders will outline and adopt a declaration outlining collective action to address critical global challenges.

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South Africa assumes Presidency of the G20 this month.