Minister Lamola briefs the media on the state of readiness to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit

South African International Relations Minister Ronald Lamula provided an update on the country's historic G20 presidency—the first on African soil—at a press briefing in Johannesburg's Nasrec Precinct ahead of the leaders summit. Highlights include hosting 130 of 133 meetings, economic progress such as ending load shedding, unemployment dropping to 31.9%, and a credit rating upgrade, alongside priorities like disaster resilience, debt sustainability, just energy transition, and amplifying Global South voices through expert panels and initiatives. Despite the US non-attendance, preparations are advanced with 42 countries confirmed, negotiations ongoing for a leaders' declaration, and legacies aimed at fostering inclusive growth and multilateral reform.