MICHEÁL MARTIN | South Africa, Ireland stands with you at this crucial moment
Executive Summary
Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin expresses honor at his country's invitation as a guest to South Africa's historic G20 Summit, the first hosted on African soil, highlighting deep bilateral ties forged through shared anti-apartheid solidarity and mutual commitments to democracy and justice. Trade between the nations exceeded €5.8 billion in 2023, with Irish investments supporting 12,500 jobs in South Africa and growth potential in sectors like tech, healthcare, and agri-tech, while both align on G20 themes of solidarity, equality, and sustainability. This participation strengthens multilateralism, advancing collective action on global challenges such as climate finance, debt relief, and inclusive growth for a more just and prosperous world.