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 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

B20 Recommendation Handover Speech by the Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola – South Africa

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola's address on turning recommendations into reality following the handover of comprehensive recommendations from the B20 to the G20.

4 Sep 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s launch of the G20 Experts Taskforce, South Africa

His Excellency, President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, launched the G20 “Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts”, chaired by Nobel Prize-winning economist Professor Joseph Stiglitz.

28 Aug 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Address at the Africa Water Investment Summit and launch of the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative on Water Investments – Cape Town, South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa's address marked a landmark moment in the global movement for access to safe water for all at the Africa Water Investment Summit and the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative launch.

13 Aug 2025