DIRCO-SAIIA G20 Symposium: Remarks by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes

SAIIA and DIRCO hosted a symposium on 3 July, examining the advancement of financial inclusion for sustainable development and economic resilience.

Global financial institutions are the bedrock of economic stability and development, but can they truly meet the demands of our rapidly evolving world? On 3 July 2025, the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) hosted a timely symposium dedicated to addressing this critical question head-on.

The keynote address was delivered by DIRCO Deputy Minister Alvin Botes.

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7 Jul 2025

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