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.

DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola’s Statement at the Second G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting- New York, United States of America

DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola's statement at the Second G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting under South Africa’s presidency, coinciding with the United Nations' 80th anniversary of its founding.

25 Sep 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Keynote Address during the G20 Foreign ‘Ministers’ Meeting-New York, United States of America

His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa's address at the Second Foreign Ministers’ meeting during the 80th UN General Assembly reaffirms the G20’s commitment to UN values.

25 Sep 2025

Chair’s Summary of the Second G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting-New York, United States of America

South Africa conveyed its appreciation to the Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation who participated in the second Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, themed “The United Nations at 80: Reaffirming Peace as a Path to Sustainable Economic Development".

25 Sep 2025

DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola’s Closing Remarks at the Second G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting- New York, United States of America

DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola's closing remarks, following constructive participation in the Second G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, which reaffirmed an unwavering commitment to multilateralism.

25 Sep 2025

DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola’s Address on the G20 Imperatives for Sustainable Debt and Inclusive Growth- New York, USA

Minister Lamola emphasises South Africa's G20 priorities: strengthening disaster resilience, debt sustainability, financing a just energy transition, and securing critical minerals for inclusive growth.

24 Sep 2025

G20 Note on Improving the Accessibility and Availability of Key Market Data

This G20 Note is a deliverable of the G20 Infrastructure Working Group, intended to provide a framework for improving the upstream project planning environment.

21 Sep 2025

Keynote Address Mr John Steenhuisen Minister of Agriculture, South Africa Ministerial Meeting of the G20 Food Security Task Force Somerset West, Western Cape, 19 September 2025

Agriculture Minister Steenhuisen stresses the convening of the G20 Food Security Task Force to adopt the Agriculture Working Group Ministerial Declaration and endorse the outcomes of the Food Security Task Force.

19 Sep 2025

3rd G20 Research and Innovation Working Group and Ministerial Meeting – Pretoria, South Africa

This administrative note offers delegates key details before the 3rd G20 Research and Innovation Working Group and Ministerial Meeting at the CSIR ICC in Pretoria.

14 Sep 2025