South Africa Excluded from G20 Bloc Meetings in the US
What happened
G20 bloc meetings are currently underway in the United States. South Africa's International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola, spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York regarding the country's exclusion from the bloc's gatherings. Lamola stated that South Africa would not attend the US meetings uninvited or pressure others to boycott. The country's Chief Diplomat added that South Africa was ready to participate if the US had a change of heart.
From channelafrica.co.za
Why it matters
Lamola expressed disappointment that other G20 countries were not publicly defending South Africa regarding its exclusion. He also addressed claims of genocide in South Africa, stating they were fake news. The Minister added that those who had left the country for the US would be welcomed back if they chose to return.
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Who's involved
- South AfricaCountry whose participation in the G20 bloc meetings is currently under review.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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South Africa might face reduced foreign investment and trade access due to its exclusion from the bloc.
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The entities involved
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G20
group of finance ministers and central bank governors
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