The African Union Commission (AUC) has extended warm congratulations to the Republic of South Africa as it assumes the rotating presidency of the G20 and prepares to host the group’s summit on African soil for the first time.
In a statement released the AU Commission praised South Africa’s growing stature in global governance and its steadfast advocacy for the priorities of the Global South.
“As current G20 Chair, South Africa has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing sustainable development and inclusive global governance,” the Commission said.
The AUC highlighted South Africa’s vibrant democracy, rooted in a Constitution that enshrines equality, human rights, and the rule of law—values it described as fully aligned with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Celebrating the country’s rich diversity, the Commission noted that South Africans of many races, cultures, languages, and faiths live together in unity, making inclusivity “a source of national strength and global admiration.”
The African Union urged international partners to engage with South Africa and the broader continent based on mutual respect and constructive cooperation, reinforcing Africa’s vital role in fostering global peace, development, and prosperity.
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