South Africa has announced that the US is reconsidering its boycott of the G20 summit. Ramaphosa confirmed talks with Washington, though Trump’s presence remains uncertain. The shift follows rising diplomatic tensions.
Trump previously accused South Africa of mistreating white farmers. Pretoria denied the claims, calling them misleading. Despite this, summit preparations continued smoothly.
Ramaphosa praised the renewed diplomatic contact as a positive sign. He said global collaboration requires participation, not withdrawal. Boycotts, he emphasized, hinder effective governance.
A US diplomatic note warning that no G20 communiqué should be released without American approval was harshly criticized. South African officials called it coercive and counterproductive. They insisted multilateral forums cannot be dominated externally.
South Africa’s presidency emphasizes climate transition, financial equity, and global south empowerment. Ramaphosa encouraged active involvement from all partners.
“US Reconsiders G20 Absence as South Africa Pushes Back Against Accusations”
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