US EditionSouth Africa says a declaration was adopted at the start of the G20 summit despite US opposition
- On Saturday in Johannesburg, South Africa confirmed a leaders' declaration was adopted at the G20 summit by a show of hands, Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said.
- The United States boycotted the talks after President Donald Trump ordered the boycott over allegations against South Africa, but President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected demands to avoid issuing a declaration.
- G20 envoys drew up a draft leaders' declaration on Friday without U.S. involvement, stressing climate adaptation, renewable energy targets and debt service for poor countries facing high debt service.
- A White House official called the move `shameful`, and South Africa rejected a U.S. offer to send its charge d'affaires to the G20 handover, with President Cyril Ramaphosa saying he would hand over the rotating G20 presidency to an `empty chair`.
- As the first G20 held in Africa, South Africa used its presidency to push Global South priorities at a forum representing around 85% of the world's economy, where consensus is often hard to secure.
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With the document, which addressed climate change, the pursuit of international peace, and debt relief for poor countries, the G20 countries ignored a demand from the Trump administration. The administration refused to act and insisted on no final declaration.
Boycotted by the United States, the summit nevertheless succeeded in adopting a final declaration. "The G20 may be at the end of a cycle," asked Emmanuel Macron.
Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Poorer nations attending the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have used the meeting to push leaders on climate action and high levels of debt, issues directly affecting the developing world.
Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South Africa
Poorer nations at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have urged world leaders to address climate action and debt issues affecting the developing world. They have also highlighted their potential as economic partners in sectors like mining and…
Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South Africa
Poorer nations at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have urged world leaders to address climate action and debt issues affecting the developing world. They have also highlighted their potential as economic partners in sectors like mining and…
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