Cape Town – South African International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has emphasised the need for global citizens to hold G20 leaders accountable for their commitments, following the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
This follows a series of declarations and commitments announced at the summit, which began on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The summit resulted in pledges to fight hunger, poverty, and inequality, promote sustainable development, address climate change, and reform global governance.
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“Each of them (G20 leaders) was speaking and committing. I think the people of the world will have to make the leaders accountable for their commitments that are being made at the G20.
“They will be a platform next year in South Africa to take stock of the commitments of how far the world has progressed,” Lamola said.
Key initiatives include the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty and discussions on humanitarian crises, including Gaza and Ukraine.
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South Africa will assume the G20 Chair on December 1, focusing on solidarity, equality, sustainability, and innovation, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) for Africa.
Lamola highlighted the potential of AI to advance the continent and reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to fulfilling global agreements like the Paris Climate Accord.
He also noted the economic and tourism benefits of hosting the G20 Summit in 2025.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
