Sun, 23 Nov 2025

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 G20 summit boycotted by US closes in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a "renewed commitment to multilateral co-operation".
- A joint declaration on multilateral co-operation was adopted at the G20 summit in South Africa, despite US objections. - The declaration covered climate change mitigation and economic inequality. - US President Donald Trump boycotted the meeting over a discredited claim about land grabs in South Africa. - The ceremonial handover of the presidency was postponed to next week involving junior officials. - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said multilateralism is "more alive than ever" despite Trump's absence. - Delegates reached consensus on working towards peace in Ukraine, Sudan, DR Congo, and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. - The inclusion of Sudan was significant, according to a local commentator, as it marked the first time the conflict was brought to the forefront at the G20.
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