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The transcript portrays South Africa as a proud leader in hosting the first G20 summit on African soil, advancing Africa's global interests through its G20 presidency, promoting agendas like debt sustainability and economic integration, and fostering continental unity, emphasizing its proactive and influential role in Africa's rise.
President Ramaphosa hosts a Working Dinner for invited African Heads of State and Government
Video Summary
South Africa's president opened a historic African leaders' session ahead of the first G20 summit hosted on African soil, two years after the African Union's admission to the group. He highlighted Africa's rising influence, progress in the African Continental Free Trade Area, surging intra-continental investments, and South Africa's G20 presidency priorities including debt sustainability, climate resilience, just energy transitions, and critical minerals via expert panels and engagement frameworks. This coordination positions Africa to amplify its voice in the upcoming summit, advancing equitable global development, reformed governance, and multilateralism.