South Africa expects the upcoming G20 summit to strengthen multilateralism
and reform the global institutions of governance, South Africa’s top diplomat saidqq.
Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, made the remarks at a news conference.
the media in Pretoria, South African administrative capital, about the implementation of his country’s foreign policy and upcoming
engagements.
He explained that the G20 Leaders’ Summit, scheduled from Nov. 18 to 19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the moment when heads of
state and government approve the agreements negotiated throughout the year.
“South Africa is already playing an enhanced role as a member of the G20 Troika, together with Brazil and India, in support of
one of Brazil’s foremost priorities on the reform of the global governance institutions.
Meanwhile, G20 leaders are expected to advance efforts for a reinvigorated and strengthened multilateral system, rooted in the
purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law.
“It should be done with renewed institutions and a reformed governance that is more representative, effective and transparent.
“Which is accountable to the social, economic and realities of the 21st century,” said Lamola.
He pointed out that in terms of promoting the interests of the Global South, South Africa considers the G20 to be an important
vehicle for advancing the aspirations of developing countries and Africa’s development priorities in particular.
It is expected that the G20 will continue to support emerging and developing economies to achieve sustainable development, added Lamola.
South Africa will assume the G20 Presidency on Dec. 1 and will host the summit in 2025. (Xinhua/NAN)
