G20 Summit | Reaction to the G20 declaration: Solly Malatsi

The article is a transcript of an interview with South Africa's Minister of Communications, Soladazzi, during the G20 summit under South Africa's presidency. The minister highlights the adoption of a declaration as a major breakthrough, especially amid concerns that some working groups might settle for less binding chairperson's summaries due to disagreements among member countries. This outcome affirms the strength of multilateralism and validates South Africa's G20 themes of equality and solidarity, positioning the country positively in global politics. In the communications stream, discussions emphasized meaningful connectivity for poor rural communities to enable participation in the digital economy, future work, entrepreneurship, and learning. Key focuses included balancing technological advancement with cultural diversity, ensuring inclusive large language models in AI to bridge the digital divide, and making AI accessible in local languages. The interview concludes abruptly, noting early stages of processing outcomes and future opportunities for deeper discussion on digital technologies and AI.