The 20th Group of Twenty (G20) Summit, which spanned two days, concluded on Sunday in Johannesburg with world leaders reaching consensus on a wide-ranging declaration.
At the closing ceremony, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the successful adoption of G20 South Africa Summit: Leaders' Declaration which demonstrates that world leaders' "shared goals outweigh our differences."
The 122-point declaration underscores the need to address global challenges through multilateral cooperation and calls for stronger support for developing countries to advance inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Ramaphosa emphasized that this was the first G20 summit ever held on the African continent and that South Africa has seized the opportunity of its presidency to ensure the priorities of Africa and the Global South were placed at the heart of the G20 agenda.
South Africa assumed the rotating G20 presidency on Dec 1, 2024, becoming the first African nation to hold the position. The United States is scheduled to take over the presidency on Dec. 1, 2025.
G20 summit ends with commitment to multilateralism
G20 summit ends with commitment to multilateralism
A Chinese envoy said on Monday that the international community must make every effort to promote a ceasefire in Sudan.
Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on Sudan, Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said the international community should persistently pursue peace talks, alleviate the humanitarian crisis, and stand together to maintain regional stability.
"As the conflict in Sudan drags on, it has not only caused heavy casualties and displacement of ordinary people, but also severely undermined development of the country and impacted the stability of neighboring countries. This tragedy should not continue. The Sudanese people's desire for peace is growing, and the responsibility of the UN Security Council and the international community is becoming even greater. China has consistently stressed that sanctions are a means, not an end, and should not become a substitute for diplomatic efforts. The UN Security Council should use this special tool prudently, fully respect Sudan's sovereignty, take into account the legitimate concerns of the country concerned, and ensure that sanctions are objective, just and effective," said Sun.
China welcomes the Sudanese government's initiation of an inclusive political dialogue and supports the United Nations in playing its central mediation role, Sun said.
The international community should effectively safeguard Sudan's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, adhere to the principle of Sudan's ownership, and avoid imposing external solutions, he added.
Since erupting on April 15, 2023, the war in Sudan has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, and ruined the economy.
Politically, Sudan is deeply divided, with an internationally recognized government aligned with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and a parallel administration declared by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in alliance with political and armed groups.
Analysts warn that this fragmentation of authority is prolonging the conflict and raising fears of further instability.
China calls for all-out efforts to promote ceasefire in Sudan
