African parliamentary leaders gathered on Monday in Midrand to coordinate their approach for the Group of Twenty Summit scheduled for November in Johannesburg. The Pan-African Parliament hosted the Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments to prepare unified positions ahead of the first G20 meeting held on the continent. South African Deputy Minister of International Relations Alvin Botes said the gathering presents a chance to elevate concerns from developing nations under the presidency's theme of solidarity and sustainability.
Gambian representative Alhagie Mbow noted the summit demonstrates Africa's significance in global economic development, and parliamentary participation remains essential to government initiatives. Tafanana Zhou emphasized the need to advance the African Continental Free Trade Area as nations work toward financial independence. The continental delegation plans to address inequalities in international economic structures during the summit.
Gambian representative Alhagie Mbow noted the summit demonstrates Africa's significance in global economic development, and parliamentary participation remains essential to government initiatives. Tafanana Zhou emphasized the need to advance the African Continental Free Trade Area as nations work toward financial independence. The continental delegation plans to address inequalities in international economic structures during the summit.
