- November 22, 2025
- 8:51 pm
- World News
The G20 summit has started in South Africa, opened by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This important event has become a significant milestone on the international stage, attracting the attention of leaders from around the world.
Priorities of the Global South
President Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of including the interests of the Global South and Africa in the G20 agenda. In his speech, he noted that summit participants have already agreed on the final declaration, which is an important step in strengthening multilateralism.
The declaration, according to him, carries a message of peace and solidarity, with a focus on addressing key global issues such as debt levels and the transition to safe energy sources.
Closed negotiations
According to Bloomberg, closed negotiations took place at the summit, during which an important statement was made in the draft declaration about the need to protect the supply of key metals from unilateral trade measures.
World leaders at the summit
The summit gathered leaders of world powers: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and others. However, US President Donald Trump decided to skip the summit, expressing dissatisfaction with South Africa’s policy.
Discussions on the sidelines of the summit
In addition to official statements, other important issues were discussed on the sidelines of the summit. It is reported that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Starmer may discuss the situation in Ukraine and the US peace plan.
Ukraine in the declaration
Ukraine is mentioned only once in the final declaration. The document emphasizes the aspiration for a just peace in various regions, including Ukraine, Sudan, and other hotspots. This step strengthens hopes for global cooperation in resolving conflicts.
The G20 summit in South Africa has become an important platform for discussing global challenges and creating new prospects for international cooperation. Every step in this direction is of strategic importance, laying the foundation for future solutions.
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