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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Johannesburg, November 17 (Xinhua) — South Africa is fully prepared to host world leaders in Johannesburg for the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, which opens just five days away, South African Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Ronald Lamola announced on Monday.
Speaking to journalists about preparations for the summit, which opens on November 22, R. Lamola noted that everything is going "according to plan." He added that 42 countries have confirmed their participation.
The Minister stressed that South Africa's role as the first African country to host the G20 summit helps raise the profile of Africa on the global stage, putting issues of inclusion and inequality at the forefront.
R. Lamola indicated that negotiations on the draft South African Declaration had already begun and expressed hope that the final declaration would be adopted.
As the South African Foreign Minister clarified, all G20 member states, with the exception of the United States, will participate in the summit. In addition, 16 invited countries and six states representing the regional economic communities of Africa, the Caribbean, and East Asia will be present.
R. Lamola outlined three sessions to be held during the two-day summit, which will focus on the themes of "Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth," "Building a Sustainable World," and "A Just Future for All." Discussions will cover a wide range of issues, including trade, development finance, the global debt burden, climate change, food systems, a just transition, key minerals, decent work, and artificial intelligence.
According to the minister, South Africa is confident that its G20 presidency will leave a positive and lasting legacy. "We firmly believe that the outcomes of the South African summit will be ambitious and will leave a lasting legacy for the African continent and the Global South following South Africa's historic G20 presidency," he stated.
The G20 summit will take place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 November. –0–
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