G20 meetings will go on with or without the US, says Ramaphosa:
At the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, the president also stressed the need for ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa Addresses US Exclusion from G20 Events
Dec 4, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The United States confirmed South Africa will not be invited to participate in G20 activities under its presidency.
- South Africa’s administration considers the exclusion temporary and looks forward to engaging under the UK’s upcoming G20 leadership.
- Tensions between Washington and Pretoria have escalated due to political disputes and accusations from President Trump.
- Despite the US boycott, several G20 members have expressed their support for South Africa.
The United States supports the people of South Africa, but not its radical ANC-led government, and will not tolerate its continued behavior.— US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in a statement regarding the decision not to invite South Africa to the G20.
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Key FactsUS Boycott Threatens Key Outcomes at Johannesburg G20
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- US President Trump and Argentina’s Javier Milei are among key leaders boycotting the G20 summit on November 22–23 in Johannesburg.
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- The absence of the US jeopardizes consensus on a 50-page declaration emphasizing development, sustainability, and equality.
- President Ramaphosa assures that critical decisions will still be made despite boycotts and broad attendance by over 65 delegations.
The US’s absence is their loss.— President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to journalists outside Parliament about the implications of the US's absence at the G20 summit.
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