South Africa will be the first country on the African continent to host the G20 summit in 2025 after Brazil handed over the presidency
Brazilian President Lula da Silva handed over the G20 presidency to President Cyril Ramaphosa in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.
“South Africa firmly believes that civil society serves as a bridge between the G20 leaders and the people who have the greatest interest in their deliberations. We will continue with this innovative platform for engagement during our Presidency,” Ramaphosa said. “We applaud all G20 members, led by Brazil, in finalising the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration, which outlines the actions we must take together to build a better world.
“Through our G20 Presidency, we will seek to strengthen solidarity. Whether it is in Gaza, Sudan or Ukraine, we must all stand in solidarity with those people who are facing hardship and suffering.” “South Africa’s Presidency will be the first time an African country has presided over the G20. We will use this moment to bring the development priorities of the African Continent and the Global South more firmly onto the agenda of the G20.
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