South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Meeting will proceed as planned despite the United States’ decision not to participate.
Speaking in Kliptown, Johannesburg, Mr. Ramaphosa said, South Africa is ready to welcome world leaders and deliver a successful meeting. He added that most of the G20 leaders have confirmed their attendance.
US President Donald Trump had withdrawn all US representatives from the summit, citing allegations of ill-treatment of Afrikaners and genocide. South Africa had rebuffed Mr. Trump’s accusation and called his announcement regrettable.
The G20 Leaders’ Summit is scheduled to take place on November 22 and 23 in Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and economic hub.
