Group 1 - South Africa's Finance Minister, Godongwana, downplayed the country's exclusion from the G20 as a "temporary setback" and does not foresee ongoing diplomatic rifts with the US during its G20 presidency [1] - Godongwana confirmed that South Africa has effectively "withdrawn" from G20 activities after the US signaled it would not welcome South Africa during its presidency [1] - He stated that South Africa will be absent from the G20 summit in 2026 due to the US's control over certification rights, which are necessary for participation [1] Group 2 - Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, emphasized Africa's strategic importance in the global economy and urged investors to recognize the continent's long-term potential [2] - Patel highlighted South Africa's role as a gateway to the broader African market and called for enhanced business cooperation and long-term partnerships [2] - Despite existing challenges, progress is evident with improvements in policy and regulatory environments, stronger institutions, reduced conflict hotspots, and an increase in youth startups attracting global venture capital [2]
戈东瓜纳淡化G20冷落是“暂时的挫折”
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2026-02-04 15:02