Ramaphosa arrives in Bali for G20 summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Bali for the annual G20 leaders’ summit.
South Africa said on Sunday it will push for the African Union to get a seat at the G20, as leaders from the world's top economies gather in Indonesia this week.
"It's important that the collective voice of the continent is represented within that platform," presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya told a press briefing.
"It is our sincere hope that that proposal will find favour and be endorsed by the member countries of the G20.”
South Africa is currently the only African member of the G20.
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Ramaphosa will be accompanied by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor and Minister of Finance Mr Enoch Godongwana, respectively.
“The president will participate in deliberations among world leaders whose economies account for 85% of the global Gross Domestic Product, 80% of world trade and two-thirds of the world’s population,” the presidency said on Monday.
Global health issues following the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as a sustainable energy transition, and digital transformation are some of the items on the agenda.
Ramaphosa is also expected to have bilateral meetings other heads of state and government on the sidelines of the summit.
