As the 2025 G20 presidency, South Africa hosted the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg on 20-21 February, which will convene foreign ministers of G20 members such as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This is an important event before the G20 Johannesburg Summit in November. To remain relevant, the G20 must adopt bold reforms that… Continue reading South Africa Should Use Its G20 Presidency in 2025 to Work on Bridging the Gap Between Rhetoric and Tangible Outcomes
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South Africa Plans to use its G20 Presidency to Promote investment in Africa
South Africa intends to use its G20 presidency to promote investment in Africa’s infrastructure and manufacturing sector. The aim is to support the continent’s integration into global trade, according to Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, reports ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Whitfield said the priorities of the G20 working group… Continue reading South Africa Plans to use its G20 Presidency to Promote investment in Africa
China-Africa Cooperation Energizes Joint Pursuit of Modernization
At the bustling Port of Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, cargo ships glide in and out as towering cranes hum with ceaseless activity. Once a bottleneck for trade, the port now stands as a symbol of transformation thanks to its recent expansion fueled by Chinese investment. This gateway to West Africa highlights Beijing’s deepening economic engagement… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Energizes Joint Pursuit of Modernization
South African President calls on G20 to implement Financial Mechanisms to prevent Natural Disasters
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa opened a meeting of finance ministers and heads of central banks (CBs) of the Group of Twenty (G20) states in Cape Town on 26 February. This is reported by the website of the South African Government. In his speech, the Head of State recalled that one of the key priorities… Continue reading South African President calls on G20 to implement Financial Mechanisms to prevent Natural Disasters
South African President Speaks of Africa’s Growing Role at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg
The G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting kicked off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 20 February. Fifteen Foreign Ministers and four Deputy Foreign Ministers arrived for the meeting. The event was opened by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. He emphasised that the G20 leaders’ summit will be held in Africa for the first time, which stresses the… Continue reading South African President Speaks of Africa’s Growing Role at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg
Maria Zakharova Describes Upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa as Landmark Event
The G20 foreign ministers will meet in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 20-21 February. This is a landmark event not only for South Africa, but also for the entire African continent, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a briefing. She noted that South Africa would be hosting a G20 event for the first time.… Continue reading Maria Zakharova Describes Upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa as Landmark Event
Brazilian Authorities Announce Date and Venue for BRICS Summit
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has announced that the BRICS Summit will take place on 6–7 July in Rio de Janeiro. The information was published on the website of Brazil’s BRICS presidency. “It is a great pleasure to once again strengthen collaboration and partnership between the Federal Government and Rio de Janeiro. We will host… Continue reading Brazilian Authorities Announce Date and Venue for BRICS Summit
World Insights: Xi’s Congratulatory Message to 38th AU Summit Draws Warm Responses
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people. Experts from African countries noted that the message highlights China’s unwavering commitment to China-Africa relations and its steadfast support for Africa’s independence, self-reliance and development. They said that China-Africa relations will… Continue reading World Insights: Xi’s Congratulatory Message to 38th AU Summit Draws Warm Responses
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he won’t attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg this year, accusing South Africa of “doing very bad things” and “anti-Americanism”. The new US top diplomat repeated President Donald Trump’s false claim that Pretoria was confiscating private property and violating human rights, indicating deteriorating relations between South Africa and… Continue reading US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa
Lula da Silva Advocates Hosting BRICS Summit and UN Climate Conference in Brazil
Brazil is committed to strengthening democracy, leading in the energy transition, and increasing investment attractiveness. This was stated by the country’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during a press conference at the Palacio do Planalto, as reported by the Brazilian government’s press service. The head of state emphasised the significance of the upcoming 2025… Continue reading Lula da Silva Advocates Hosting BRICS Summit and UN Climate Conference in Brazil