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IOL News
08-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Minister Lamola urges G20 to end exploitation of Africa's mineral wealth
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says Africa's minerals must benefit Africans. He calls on the G20 to end exploitative trade and build a fair global order rooted in equity, local value, and shared prosperity. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has called for a fairer, more equitable global order and an end to exploitative resource extraction practices that disadvantage Africa, stating that the G20 must drive transformational diplomacy, global peace, and sustainable development. Speaking at the G20 Sherpa Meeting hosted in Sun City, North West Province, Lamola warned that the global economy is under increasing strain from geopolitical tensions, economic nationalism, and climate-induced disasters. He urged the G20 to be bold in reforming multilateral institutions and ensuring equitable participation for developing nations. 'This is not just economics; it is Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability – the theme of our Presidency,' said Lamola. 'The G20 is a platform that can ensure: the era of extraction without equity ends, and we begin an era of true partnership and collaboration for the good of sustainable development across countries.' Lamola reminded delegates that South Africa's international outlook is rooted in its liberation struggle, referencing the 1955 Freedom Charter, which declared: 'There shall be peace and friendship!' 'The Freedom Charter became the foundational document of our Constitution. It informs our constitutional and international outlook, it has a 70-year-old foundation; it will never change,' he said.
See - Sada Elbalad
03-07-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
G20 Sherpa Meeting in S. Africa Underscores Need for Global Unity
Israa Farhan The third G20 Sherpa Meeting, held in Sun City, South Africa, convened high-level delegates from member states, invited nations, and international organizations to strengthen multilateral cooperation and address shared global challenges. Opening the forum, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, highlighted the country's rich reserves of critical minerals, underscoring their significance in powering the global energy transition and digital economy. He called on the G20 to use its platform to drive inclusive development and sustainable progress, reaffirming South Africa's commitment as G20 president. The meeting placed special emphasis on the Global South, with Russia's G20 Sherpa, Svetlana Lukash, describing South Africa's presidency as a historic milestone. She noted that Russia's priorities, including inclusive growth, job creation, AI governance, and equitable valuation of critical minerals, align closely with South Africa's. The UAE also played a prominent role, with Ambassador Mahash Saeed Al Hameli leading its delegation. The UAE reaffirmed its support for South Africa's G20 agenda and its engagement in working groups spanning climate action, education, AI, women's empowerment, and sustainable development. South Africa has formally invited the UAE as a guest country for the 2025 G20 process, marking its fourth consecutive invitation and sixth overall participation, reflecting growing ties and shared priorities between the two nations. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Zawya
08-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: United Arab Emirates Participates in Second G20 Sherpa Meeting
His Excellency Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State and UAE G20 Sherpa, and His Excellency Mahash Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa and UAE Sous Sherpa, participated in the second G20 Sherpa Meeting, which was held virtually from 3 – 4 April. The meeting brought together representatives from invited countries and international organizations to assess the progress achieved across various G20 Sherpa Working Groups and to outline the path forward during the South African G20 Presidency. The UAE delegation highlighted the country's engagements in working groups across several key priority areas, including anti-corruption, culture, education, development, women's empowerment, artificial intelligence and the digital economy, employment, disaster risk reduction, climate, and environmental sustainability. The UAE reaffirmed its support for the South African Presidency's efforts and emphasized the country's commitment to multilateral cooperation through the G20 platform. Under the theme ''Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability', South Africa extended an invitation to the UAE to participate as a guest country in the G20 process and summit in 2025. This marks the UAE's sixth overall participation in the G20 and its fourth consecutive invitation. The UAE has previously been part of the G20 process hosted by Brazil in 2024, India in 2023, Indonesia in 2022, Saudi Arabia in 2020, and France in 2011. Established in 1999, the G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation, bringing together the world's largest economies to address global challenges and promote inclusive growth.
