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eNCAeNCA21/11/2025
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World leaders touch down in Joburg ahead of G20 Summit

World leaders touch down in Joburg ahead of G20 Summit

Executive Summary

World leaders are arriving in Johannesburg ahead of the historic G20 Summit this weekend. Key figures already present include Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, while Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Brazilian President Lula da Silva are expected on Friday. French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Freedom Park to honor French anti-apartheid activists. This convergence underscores the summit's significance in addressing global challenges through international dialogue.