South Africa has officially assumed the leadership of the G20 as part of a handover ceremony held during the summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
THE TRUTH reports that on Tuesday, Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva transferred the leadership role to Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa.
“We will use this moment to bring the development priorities of the African continent and the Global South more firmly onto the agenda of the G20,” Ramaphosa told his counterparts at the summit.
The South African president said his administration would prioritise inclusive economic growth, industrialisation, employment, and inequality.
“The second priority is food security,” Ramaphosa added. “The third priority is artificial intelligence and innovation for sustainable development.”
“As South Africa, we undertake to advance the work of the G20 towards achieving greater global economic growth and sustainable development. We will work to ensure that no one is left behind.”
Ramaphosa said he is looking forward to welcoming global leaders to South Africa next year.
