Ramaphosa’s ambitious G20 declaration within grasp, insiders say

South Africa’s G20 presidency under President Cyril Ramaphosa is nearing a Leaders’ Summit declaration, with Sherpas close to finalizing an agreement despite the United States' absence. Negotiators have worked through the night, reaching 80% completion and ironing out wording on foreign policy issues like Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East, amid reports of U.S. attempts to undermine the process by warning against a declaration without its participation. South African officials, including spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, stress that the consensus of attending members—representing 85% of global GDP—prioritizes G20 principles over any single nation's boycott. This development highlights South Africa’s commitment to facilitating global cooperation on critical issues.