South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa urged wealthy nations to prioritize developing regions during the inaugural African-hosted Group of Twenty proceedings at Johannesburg's Nasrec Expo Centre. The president invoked Nelson Mandela's legacy while advocating for reforms addressing inequality, climate finance, and debt relief affecting poorer economies worldwide.
Ramaphosa emphasized continental representation within multilateral frameworks, highlighting proposals from expert panels led by former finance minister Trevor Manuel focused on expanding affordable capital access. The leader stressed priorities spanning disaster preparedness, sustainable energy funding, and critical mineral governance benefiting African populations.
Delegates from major economies attended despite American withdrawal over diplomatic tensions, with representatives from India, China, Brazil, and European nations participating in sessions centered on inclusive growth strategies for underrepresented regions.
Ramaphosa emphasized continental representation within multilateral frameworks, highlighting proposals from expert panels led by former finance minister Trevor Manuel focused on expanding affordable capital access. The leader stressed priorities spanning disaster preparedness, sustainable energy funding, and critical mineral governance benefiting African populations.
Delegates from major economies attended despite American withdrawal over diplomatic tensions, with representatives from India, China, Brazil, and European nations participating in sessions centered on inclusive growth strategies for underrepresented regions.
