By © European Union, 2025
The G20 summit held in South Africa, bringing together the world’s leading economies, concluded with a joint declaration that emphasized the importance of “multilateral co-operation.”
The final statement, which focused on efforts to combat climate change and address global economic inequality, was endorsed despite resistance from the United States, which boycotted the gathering in Johannesburg.
During the closing ceremony on Sunday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted that the outcome reflected how common objectives ultimately outweighed existing political divisions among member nations.
The US was noticeably absent from the summit, as President Donald Trump opted not to attend, citing a widely discredited allegation that South Africa’s white minority population is subject to large-scale land seizures and killings. Despite the US objection, the declaration was still adopted, reaffirming the willingness of G20 nations to continue working collaboratively on major global challenges.
The Johannesburg summit therefore concluded with participating world leaders reiterating their support for shared international strategies, underscoring that collective goals were prioritised despite diplomatic tensions and the American boycott.
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