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The G20 summit hosted in South Africa has concluded with member states adopting a joint declaration focused on strengthening global cooperation, tackling climate change, and addressing economic inequality.
The agreement was reached even though the United States boycotted the Johannesburg meeting. At the closing ceremony, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the outcome proved that shared objectives outweighed political divisions.
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US President Donald Trump skipped the summit over a debunked claim alleging large-scale attacks and land seizures targeting South Africa’s white population.
This year marked the first time a G20 summit was held on African soil, following leadership by Indonesia, India, and Brazil in previous years. The US is set to chair the G20 in 2026, with the gathering expected to take place at Trump’s golf resort in Florida.
The formal handover of the presidency, which was due on Sunday, was postponed and will occur next week at a lower-level meeting.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva downplayed Trump’s absence, saying it did not affect the strength of global cooperation. Germany’s Chancellor Fredriech Merz, however, said the US decision to stay away was unwise, noting a shifting global landscape and emerging new alliances.
Delegates also agreed to support efforts toward “just and lasting peace” in conflict-affected regions including Ukraine, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Palestinian territories. Sudanese analyst Saeed Abdalla highlighted the significance of Sudan being included in the discussions for the first time since conflict erupted more than two years ago.
