Argentine President Javier Milei will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, according to government officials. His absence marks the second major leader to skip the event, following former US President Donald Trump's announcement that no American officials would participate. Argentina will instead be represented by its foreign minister, Pablo Quirino, and its designated G20 sherpa, Federico Pinedo.
Trump had earlier declared a boycott of the summit, expressing his disapproval of South Africa's membership in the G20. He made statements that appeared to mistakenly reference South Africa in the context of people fleeing communist regimes. The United States Deputy President, JD Vance, subsequently cancelled his planned attendance and a related diplomatic tour.
South African officials have responded by reaffirming their position within the G20 and expressing confidence in hosting a successful event. While the full list of attending heads of state is not yet confirmed, these high-profile absences have drawn significant attention to the upcoming gathering.
Trump had earlier declared a boycott of the summit, expressing his disapproval of South Africa's membership in the G20. He made statements that appeared to mistakenly reference South Africa in the context of people fleeing communist regimes. The United States Deputy President, JD Vance, subsequently cancelled his planned attendance and a related diplomatic tour.
South African officials have responded by reaffirming their position within the G20 and expressing confidence in hosting a successful event. While the full list of attending heads of state is not yet confirmed, these high-profile absences have drawn significant attention to the upcoming gathering.
