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.

Finance Track Communiqué from the third Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting – Durban, South Africa

"In light of high public debt and fiscal pressures, we recognise the need to raise long-term growth potential by pursuing growth-oriented macroeconomic policies, while building fiscal buffers, ensuring fiscal sustainability, encouraging public and private investments and undertaking productivity-enhancing reforms."

18 Jul 2025

Letter from FSB Chair to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors – Durban, South Africa

"The need for global cooperation is as clear today as it was 15 years ago: not just to prevent crises, but because ultimately a resilient system allows the efficient allocation of capital, enabling the G20 to focus on sustainable growth."

16 Jul 2025

Remarks by Treasury Director-General Duncan Pieterse at the G20 Finance Track Meetings – Durban, South Africa

"We are meeting at a moment of ongoing uncertainty in the global economy. While there are signs of resilience in some areas, various challenges remain: uneven growth trajectories, elevated debt levels, persistent inflationary pressures, and the complex implications of tightening financial conditions."

15 Jul 2025

Remarks by DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor at the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas – Sun City, South Africa

"Our discussions over the coming days are paramount. They provide a vital opportunity to refine our objectives, ensuring that the Working Groups’ priorities are robust, inclusive, and truly reflect the collective aspirations of the G20."

30 Jun 2025

Remarks by DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola at the High-Level Session of the third G20 Sherpa Meeting – Sun City, South Africa

"The African economies, and indeed here at home, we also face various headwinds. This moment makes the current engagements even more important in revitalising the world economies, and indeed, exploring opportunities for Africa, and South Africa."

26 Jun 2025

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development – South Africa

"The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development is a crucial opportunity to reshape the global financial system in support of the Sustainable Development Goals."

3 Jun 2025

Remarks by Deputy DIRCO Minister Alvin Botes at the G20 Multistakeholder Dialogue – Johannesburg, South Africa

"If the G20 fails to act decisively against illicit financial flows, to mobilise domestic resources and to finance development equitably, the scaffolding of the Sustainable Development Goals will remain unfinished and the promise that no one will be left behind will ring hollow."

25 May 2025

Statement by DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola’s on South Africa’s G20 Presidency – Johannesburg, South Africa

"From recent meetings it is important to note that whilst there are divergences on some issues, as to be expected in multilateral engagements, there is still overwhelming support for South Africa’s priorities by G20 members."

13 May 2025