G20 Johannesburg summit calls for improving global governance

The 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit opened here Saturday, adopting a declaration calling for more equitable global governance.



This is the first time the G20 summit has been held in Africa. Under the theme "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability," the two-day event highlights a pivotal moment for Africa as it seeks to elevate its role in global governance and advance development priorities shared by the Global South.



In the declaration titled "G20 South Africa Summit: Leaders' Declaration," G20 members reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core.



They reaffirmed peace as a path to sustainable economic development and the importance of international cooperation and multilateral solutions in addressing global challenges, including growing economic inequality and instability.



"We emphasise the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation to address existing and emerging risks and challenges to the global economy," the declaration said.