Ramaphosa emphasized that South Africa will prioritize food security and artificial intelligence during its presidency.

Ramaphosa aims to incorporate the development priorities of Africa and the Global South into the G20's agenda.

He stated that South Africa aims to ensure that the G20's work supports sustainable development and leaves no one behind.

In his address, Ramaphosa pledged to address inequality, which he identified as a significant threat to global economic growth and stability.

He highlighted the need for the G20 to support those facing hardship in regions like Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged G20 leaders to expedite their climate targets, aiming for net zero emissions five to ten years earlier than originally planned.

The African Union was granted permanent membership in the G20 during the previous summit in New Delhi in 2023.

On November 19, 2024, South Africa officially took over the presidency of the G20, marking the first time an African nation has led the group.

During the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the transition from Brazil and outlined South Africa's priorities for its term.

South Africa's presidential term will commence on December 1, 2024, and will last for one year.

This presidency underscores the importance of African development priorities on the global stage.

The focus of South Africa's presidency will be on inclusive economic growth and sustainable development, emphasizing themes of solidarity, equality, and sustainability.