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The content reports President Ramaphosa's criticism of the US boycott of the G20 Summit, portraying South Africa as actively engaging in international diplomacy without expressing praise or criticism of the country itself.
Ramaphosa slams US G20 Summit boycott
Executive Summary
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called the United States' decision to boycott the G20 Summit in Johannesburg unfortunate, stressing that such absences primarily harm those who stay away rather than the host nation. US President Donald Trump labeled the event a 'total disgrace,' reversing his prior announcement that Vice President JD Vance would attend, with no US officials now participating. Ramaphosa noted that boycotts rarely succeed and often backfire, insisting the summit will proceed with other world leaders to advance global issues, underscoring the US's forfeited role as the world's largest economy.