WATCH | Protocol breach at G20: Pretoria prepares to transfer presidency to US official next week

World leaders adopted a declaration at the G20 summit under South Africa's historic first presidency on African soil, affirming multilateralism and building bridges between the global north and south. The document features progressive resolutions on climate change financing and a framework for critical minerals value addition at source, boosting the global south—especially Africa, which holds 30% of minerals vital for AI, new technologies, and green economies—anchored on four priorities: disaster resilience, debt sustainability for low-income countries, finance for just energy transitions, and inclusive growth. Despite the US's voluntary absence, South Africa welcomes their return at an appropriate level, underscoring a unified commitment to addressing global challenges.