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Times of Oman
23-02-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
South Africa concludes "historic" G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Johannesburg: South Africa on Friday concluded the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, after a range of global issues having been discussed. South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola hailed the event as "historic" when briefing the media after the meeting, which started on Thursday and ended Friday in Johannesburg. "The first G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting under South Africa's presidency was historic as it was the first G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the African continent," Lamola said, noting that the "very productive" meeting had a high-level strategic discussion on the global geopolitical environment and its impact on their work. He noted that the meeting showed support for South Africa's G20 presidency theme of "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability" and its priorities and high-level deliverables. According to him, the priorities include strengthening disaster resilience, ensuring debt sustainability for low-income countries, mobilizing finance for a just energy transition, and harnessing critical minerals for inclusive growth and development. "The South African presidency took note of the fruitful discussions and inputs on the various priorities and high-level deliverables which will enrich our work as we elaborate in-depth on these in the various streams of work during 2025," said Lamola. "We can assure you that all the views expressed will be considered as we progress with our work during this year. We look forward to the active participation and contributions of all your delegations." He said the G20 raised concern on the slow progress being made in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and called for acceleration of speed in achieving that. The G20 foreign ministers also reaffirmed the G20's collective responsibility to fostering sustainable, resilient and inclusive global growth, as a critical element of the broader multilateral system, said Lamola. "Concerning the ongoing conflicts and wars in Africa, the Middle East and Europe, the meeting reiterated that all states must act in a manner consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter," the minister said. Lamola further noted that the G20 committed to support peace efforts in Ukraine, Palestine, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and other major conflicts around the globe. The meeting underscored the need to reform the international system of global governance, including the international financial architecture, the multilateral trading system, and the multilateral development banks, he added.
Daily News Egypt
22-02-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt's Deputy Foreign Minister highlights sustainable development at G20 meeting
Egypt's Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Abu Bakr Hefny Mahmoud, has attended the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, representing the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty. Speaking on 21 February during the general session of the two-day meeting, Mahmoud outlined Egypt's position on the G20's priorities for 2025. The Deputy Foreign Minister affirmed Egypt's support for the South African presidency's priorities for the G20, noting they reflected the interests of developing countries, particularly Africa's Agenda 2063 for development. He emphasised Egypt's commitment to cooperating on these priorities to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through enhanced access to financing for developing countries, including debt-for-climate swaps, the use of modern technology, particularly artificial intelligence, and enhanced water and food security. Mahmoud also highlighted the challenges facing the world, particularly the increase in unilateralism and protectionism, stressing the importance of international solidarity and cooperation to address these issues. He focused on the role the G20 could play in addressing imbalances in the global financial architecture, particularly by increasing access to concessional financing. He stressed the importance of avoiding a situation where developing countries are forced to choose between tackling climate change and achieving sustainable development, stating both are necessary. Mahmoud noted the Group's potential to ensure that the practices of international financial institutions and multilateral development banks are equitable and able to provide solutions tailored to the needs of developing countries. He further highlighted the need to manage debt burdens in a way that ensures macroeconomic stability in low- and middle-income countries, avoiding a new global debt crisis. Egypt is participating in the G20 meetings this year at the invitation of South Africa, the current G20 president, as a guest nation across all meetings until the end of the South African presidency in November 2025.
Saudi Gazette
21-02-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi FM at G20: Ensuring Palestinian self-determination key to lasting peace
Saudi Gazette report JOHANNESBURG — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the war in Gaza Strip resulted in the destruction of infrastructure, pointing to the importance of reconstruction, and implementing the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need in the enclave. He added that a permanent solution to the crisis guarantees the key to achieving sustainable stability in the his speech at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in South Africa on Friday, the Saudi minister stressed the need to fully implement the two-state solution and ensure the Palestinians' right to self-determination within a framework that supports long-term peace and security for also pointed out that achieving stability in Syria depends on ensuring economic recovery, as well as reconstruction, which requires regional and international cooperation, in addition to the lifting of sanctions."If we make the right choices, invest in development, and stimulate regional integration, we can ensure that economic progress is not derailed by political conflicts. There will be reason for optimism if we act with clarity, responsibility, and shared commitment.' Prince Faisal said."If we remain committed to preserving the rules-based international order, and prioritizing sustainable peace, we can overcome the risks and become more stable," he Lebanon, he added: "The election of a president of Lebanon is an important step, noting that the formation of the government is a welcome opportunity to advance necessary reforms alongside the full implementation of relevant agreements and international resolutions and ensuring the authority of the state throughout the territory."On Sudan, he explained that the situation in the country requires sustained international participation to facilitate the settlement process and a political solution to support the path to security and economic recovery. He sressed the importance of protecting the maritime security. The Red Sea constitutes a vital axis for international trade, he said, noting that any disruption in the maritime security poses a threat to the global economy, and that the free flow of trade is in the interest of all countries. Freedom of navigation is an international demand, linked to the interests of the entire world, he said, adding: "We call for halting any activity that affects the safety of navigation in the Red Sea."
Saudi Gazette
21-02-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi FM stresses need to fully implement the two-state solution in Palestine
Saudi Gazette report JOHANNESBURG — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the war in Gaza Strip resulted in the destruction of infrastructure, pointing to the importance of reconstruction, and implementing the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need in the enclave. He added that a permanent solution to the crisis guarantees the key to achieving sustainable stability in the region. In his speech at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in South Africa, the Saudi minister stressed the need to fully implement the two-state solution and ensure the Palestinians' right to self-determination within a framework that supports long-term peace and security for also pointed out that achieving stability in Syria depends on ensuring economic recovery, as well as reconstruction, which requires regional and international cooperation, in addition to the lifting of sanctions."If we make the right choices, invest in development, and stimulate regional integration, we can ensure that economic progress is not derailed by political conflicts. There will be reason for optimism if we act with clarity, responsibility, and shared commitment.' Prince Faisal said."If we remain committed to preserving the rules-based international order, and prioritizing sustainable peace, we can overcome the risks and become more stable," he Lebanon, he added: "The election of a president of Lebanon is an important step, noting that the formation of the government is a welcome opportunity to advance necessary reforms alongside the full implementation of relevant agreements and international resolutions and ensuring the authority of the state throughout the territory."On Sudan, he explained that the situation in the country requires sustained international participation to facilitate the settlement process and a political solution to support the path to security and economic recovery. He sressed the importance of protecting the maritime security. The Red Sea constitutes a vital axis for international trade, he said, noting that any disruption in the maritime security poses a threat to the global economy, and that the free flow of trade is in the interest of all of navigation is an international demand, linked to the interests of the entire world, he said, adding: "We call for halting any activity that affects the safety of navigation in the Red Sea."
Saudi Gazette
21-02-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi foreign minister holds key diplomatic meetings on G20 sidelines in South Africa
Saudi Gazette report JOHANNESBURG — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a series of high-level diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from China, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in South Faisal met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, where the two officials reviewed Saudi-Chinese relations and explored ways to enhance cooperation across various also discussed intensifying bilateral and multilateral coordination on key regional and global issues, exchanging views on the latest international a separate meeting, Prince Faisal held talks with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs David centered on bilateral relations, areas of cooperation, and pressing regional and global issues of mutual Saudi foreign minister also met with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, where they discussed ways to strengthen ties between Saudi Arabia and ministers exchanged views on regional developments and ongoing efforts to achieve stability and peace in the his meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Prince Faisal explored opportunities to enhance bilateral relations and exchanged insights on regional and international matters of shared concern. All meetings were attended by Saudi Ambassador to South Africa Faisal Al-Harbi and Assistant Director-General of the Foreign Minister's Office Waleed Al-Ismail.
