Macron backs SA ahead of G20 Summit as France pushes for strong declaration without US
Executive Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron is arriving in South Africa this week to signal strong French support for Pretoria ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, dismissing U.S. claims of white genocide as unfounded and pledging backing for a declaration even without American participation. France highlights South Africa's progress in ministerial tracks and aligns with its priorities on debt, climate, jobs, and the G20@20 Review, while Macron will attend summit sessions on economic growth, resilience, and a just future. Beyond the G20, he will hold bilateral talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa, launch a France-South Africa Business Council, and visit an energy training facility. The visit reinforces bilateral economic ties and France's commitment to Africa's development agendas.