By Johnathan Paoli
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has expressed optimism at the country’s progress on hosting the G20 Presidency.
Lamola outlined the country’s achievements and upcoming plans at the halfway point of its historic G20 Presidency, reiterating the importance of a people-centered approach in shaping global economic governance.
“Progress is not defined by the number of meetings we host or by the number of documents we deliver. Progress is defined by finding concrete and collective solutions to our challenges, and by how we improve the lives of all citizens, in particular the most vulnerable and most needy,” Lamola said.
Since taking over the G20 Presidency in December last year, South Africa has hosted 51 official meetings under both the Sherpa and Finance Tracks, as well as three Task Forces focusing on inclusive economic growth, food security and the ethical application of artificial intelligence for sustainable development.
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