Kenyan President William Ruto expressed his support for the African Union (AU) becoming a permanent member of the G20, saying it will help Africa have a say in important global matters.
President Ruto mentioned that as Africa’s economy is expected to grow in the future, having a seat at the G20 will allow the continent to influence decisions that benefit its interests.
He also noted that the recent Africa Climate Summit has led to significant changes in international financial institutions and development banks, and the AU will work to advance these reforms.
“give African interests and perspectives voice and visibility in this important body”.
“With Africa poised to grow in the coming years, a seat will allow it to shape the decisions of G20 to ensure the continent’s interests are advanced.
The outcome of the just concluded Africa Climate Summit including fundamental reforms of international financial institutions and multilateral development banks is one thing that AU will advance,” he said.
During a leaders’ summit in New Delhi for the world’s wealthiest nations, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement that the African Union would become a permanent member of the G20.
This move was met with applause from other leaders in attendance.
Modi has taken on the responsibility of leading discussions on critical global issues, such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, economic challenges worldwide, and the urgent need to address climate change.
In summary, Kenyan President Ruto is supportive of the African Union’s inclusion in the G20, seeing it as an opportunity for Africa to have a stronger voice in shaping global decisions.
India’s Prime Minister Modi made this announcement during a leaders’ summit in New Delhi, where leaders discussed various important issues
