SA’s G20 leadership focuses on sustainable growth and job creation
As the G20 Chair, South Africa aims to drive inclusive economic growth and create employment opportunities.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa, as Chair of the Group of 20 (G20), aims to drive inclusive economic growth, create jobs, and support sustainable development for its partner nations.
He made these remarks on Wednesday during the opening ceremony of the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, which highlights the latest innovations in supply chain management.
Enduring relationships
The Deputy President told attendees that South Africa strongly believes lasting business relationships should be built within a fair, inclusive, and rules-based global economic system.
“This order should prioritise industrialisation, investment in green technologies, and digital infrastructure as key components of sustainable development, especially for developing economies.”
These priorities, according to the country’s second-in-command, are reflected in the overall CISCE programme, which closely aligns with areas of potential cooperation between South Africa and China.
“We, therefore, invite our Chinese counterparts to support and participate in the key pillars of our G20 agenda by investing in green industrial projects, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and regional manufacturing initiatives in South Africa and across the African continent.
“Through such collaboration, we can deepen our strategic partnership and ensure that the outcomes of South Africa’s G20 Presidency reflect the shared aspirations of the Global South,” he said.
‘Foster partnerships’
The Deputy President said South Africa looks forward to hosting Chinese and other international buyers, importers and distributors in a tailored procurement mission that will be arranged on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November 2025.
“We urge all stakeholders to seize these opportunities, foster partnerships, share best practices, and collectively shape the future of supply chain management to build a more connected, resilient, and prosperous world.”
The G20 brings together 19 member countries—Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States—along with two regional organisations, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU).
These members represent the world’s major economies, accounting for 85% of global GDP, more than 75% of international trade, and roughly two-thirds of the global population.