“The world is here, the African continent is here, [global] institutions are here. Multilateralism has been affirmed. The multi-polar world is in real action."
Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has confirmed that the leaders of the G20 have reached a consensus for a G20 Leaders’ Summit declaration to be adopted.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil must reflect the aspirations of both the continent and the wider global community.
President Cyril Ramaphosa told delegates attending the G20 Leaders' Summit that South Africa understands the responsibility of being entrusted with the Presidency of the G20.
Heads of State and Government, international organisations, leaders and high-level delegates have arrived for the much anticipated opening day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile and several Cabinet ministers arrived early this morning at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg to welcome G20 leaders attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit, which officially opened at 10am today and ends tomorrow.
Law enforcement is on high alert and ready to ensure the safe, smooth and secure running of the G20 Leaders’ Summit commencing at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg today.
African leaders have underscored the urgent need for coordinated action to tackle the immediate burden of high debt service costs and address the underlying causes of recurring debt crises on the continent.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Africa’s rising trajectory and growing global influence must be matched by stronger continental cooperation to drive the economic growth needed for lasting development.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile and French President Emmanuel Macron have this evening led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum to honour French citizens, who supported South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.
