SA G20 team not threatened US tensions will take centre stage
Executive Summary
South Africa's G20 sherpas expressed confidence that tensions with the United States will not derail the agenda for the foreign ministers' meeting hosted by the country starting Thursday. Despite U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio opting to send a deputy chief of mission and criticizing South Africa's 'anti-US' stance and G20 theme, SA officials emphasized universal acceptance of priorities like disaster resilience, debt sustainability, just energy transitions, and critical minerals. President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the opening address, followed by discussions on geopolitics and global governance reforms, with over 15 ministers and non-G20 invitees attending. The event highlights South Africa's commitment to multilateralism and addressing global challenges through inclusive agendas.