Statements and Speeches

This page provides a curated collection of official remarks and statements concerning the G20 and global governance issues. Featured voices include representatives of the South African government, leaders from across Africa and the globe, and communication from prominent organisations.

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – Johannesburg, South Africa

"The summit's location underscores the need for African voices to be heard on critical global issues like sustainable development, the digital economy and the shift toward green energy."

20 Feb 2025

Remarks by SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago at the G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting – Johannesburg, South Africa

“The objective of our (G20) presidency is to reinvigorate the spirit of multilateralism within the G20 finance track.”

12 Dec 2024

Minister’s Remarks: Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting – Sandton, South Africa

At this first meeting, South Africa announced plans to establish a G20 Africa Expert Panel and conduct a stocktake of the G20 finance track to ensure that the G20 remains agile, responsive and fit for purpose.

11 Dec 2024

Remarks by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the Media – Pretoria, South Africa

"2025 must be a year of justice for Africa. I look forward to working with the G20 Presidency of South Africa to help deliver justice for the people of this great continent."

11 Dec 2024

Remarks by AU Economic Development Commissioner Albert Muchanga at the First G20 Sherpa Meeting – Sandton, South Africa

“We are telling G20 members that they should support ongoing work at the UN for a framework convention on international tax cooperation … then we will ensure that the resources, which illegally go out of the continent … are used to self-finance our social economic development programmes.”

9 Dec 2024

Remarks by AU Economic Development Commissioner Albert Muchanga at the First G20 Sherpa Meeting – Sandton, South Africa

AU Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade and Minerals, Albert Muchanga, notes that South Africa has outlined the importance of striving for consensus in a broad-based manner to strengthen decision-making.

9 Dec 2024

Remarks by DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola at the First G20 Sherpas Meeting – Sandton, South Africa

"While international cooperation and multilateralism are currently confronted with divisive geopolitics, unprecedented challenges such as climate change, slow economic growth and deepening poverty, the G20 must make strides in forging practical, mutually beneficial cooperation."

9 Dec 2024

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Launch of SA’s G20 Presidency – Cape Town, South Africa

"Through solidarity, we can create an inclusive future that advances the interests of people at the greatest risk of being left behind. This is important in an interconnected world where the challenges faced by one nation affect all nations."

3 Dec 2024