The G20 Labour Ministers highlighted building resilient economies via a fair, sustainable workforce. They focused on reducing inequalities, ensuring decent work, and backing policies for a future-ready workforce, guided by South Africa’s G20 themes and the ILO’s Constitution.
"With only five years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), renewing national and global commitment to delivering on the SDGs is critical and urgent. This requires common, coordinated and immediate action."
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, states mining evolved from gold to support modern industry and digital tech, relying on diverse critical minerals.
The DWG meeting convened ministers responsible for development as well as heads of international organisations for comprehensive deliberations on key global development issues.
"The challenges are exacerbated by the rising geopolitical tensions and trade fragmentation. Addressing these challenges require bold and collective action."
"This Development Ministers Meeting marks the culmination of extensive and thoughtful engagement within the G20 Development Working Group. Your delegations have contributed constructively to the shaping of an Outcome Document and Ministerial Declaration that not only speaks to the urgency of our shared development agenda, but also affirms our common ambition to leave no one behind."
The G20 Development Ministerial Meeting gathered development ministers and international organisation heads to discuss global development issues.
"Investing in Global Public Goods is not an act of charity, but a strategic investment in resilience, equity, and long-term global stability. It is a commitment to a future that is sustainable, inclusive, and secure for all."
