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Finance chiefs of G20 countries were close to agreeing a common position on trade and other global challenges on Friday, which would be the first since U.S. President Donald Trump's election victory and tariff war.
This is not only a strategic investment — it is one that can boost growth, create business opportunities, and reduce pressure on public budgets in key member states,” said Klingbeil.
South Africa should join others at the G20 to support universal social protection systems, and not means-tested systems that base eligibility for support on income, ...
U.S. Treasury Secretary marked his second absence from a South Africa G20 event, though Washington assumes rotating presidency by end of year
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not attend the two-day meeting in the port city of Durban, continuing a string of snubs by Trump administration officials.
Addressing leaders at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meetings, the SARB Governor highlighted the systemic risks posed by the insurance gap.
DURBAN (Reuters) -G20 finance chiefs agreed a communique on Friday that underscored the importance of central bank independence and the role of the World Trade Organisation in advancing trade issues.
G20 chair South Africa warned Thursday that abandoning the rules-based global order and declining cooperation could derail 2030 development goals to end hunger, eradicate extreme poverty and fight climate change.
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