‘Don’t boycott US summit’: Pretoria stands firm on G20 unity, urges members to support
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Pretoria Upholds G20 Unity Amid US Boycott FalloutSouth Africa, a founding G20 member, urges all nations to reject exclusion and maintain multilateral cooperation.
Key FactsDec 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- South Africa confirmed its participation in the upcoming US-hosted G20 summit despite Washington's prior boycott.
- Officials cautioned that unilateral decisions threaten the cooperative foundation of the G20 alliance.
- Pretoria emphasized its founding member status and called on all members to oppose exclusionary measures.
- The country remains committed to advancing critical issues like poverty reduction and climate action on the G20 platform.
We are against the US boycott. We will not promote any boycott ourselves. Our focus remains on championing the critical issues debated in Johannesburg, ensuring they remain firmly on the G20 agenda, regardless of US approval.— Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for the President of South Africa, during a media briefing.
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