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Erdoğan praises South Africa’s G20 presidency

Erdoğan praises South Africa’s G20 presidency

Executive Summary

At the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan praised South Africa for its principled stance against the genocide in Gaza, including its International Court of Justice case against Israel. He highlighted Turkey's delivery of over 103,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Palestinians, its role in the Hamas-Israel ceasefire, and the urgent need for a two-state solution alongside global reconstruction efforts. Erdoğan also urged G20 leaders to prioritize climate action, sustainable development, and financial support for developing nations to build an inclusive global economy.