South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the worsening climate change crisis during the unveiling of his G20 priorities, stating, "Across the world, billions of people are affected by underdevelopment, inequality, poverty, hunger and unemployment." He pointed out that global economic growth remains sluggish, with many economies grappling with unsustainable debt levels, underlining the need for urgent action on these pressing issues.
Elizabeth Sidiropoulos of the South African Institute of International Affairs highlighted that South Africa's presidency will build upon the agenda set by prior governments. She noted, "While this is a first African presidency, it really builds on many of the issues that the Indonesians, the Indians and Brazilians identified as priorities. Clearly there'll be a distinct African flavor."
Melanie Muller from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs remarked on the anticipated continental impact of South Africa's G20 presidency. She stated, "The G20 will attract attention all over the continent because South Africa will seek consensus with other African governments," indicating a broader collaborative effort to address shared regional challenges.
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