Johannesburg, South Africa – The historic 2025 G20 Summit, the first ever hosted on African soil, is set to take place from November 22 to 23, 2025, at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. As global leaders prepare to gather, South Africa underscores its commitment to addressing pressing global challenges under the summit theme of “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.”
South Africa’s presidency of the G20 focuses heavily on inclusive economic growth, food security, artificial intelligence innovation, and reducing global inequality. To this end, the South African government has established a dedicated taskforce aimed at tackling wealth inequality, a priority issue not only domestically but also globally.
The buildup to the summit has already seen a series of preparatory meetings, including the B20 business summit and the G20 Social Summit, engaging diverse stakeholders such as labor unions, civil society groups, and youth delegates. These parallel forums aim to broaden the summit’s impact beyond governments, ensuring a more holistic approach to development and sustainability challenges.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and other key leaders will convene in Johannesburg to steer discussions toward actionable solutions that enhance economic cooperation and promote sustainable development. Expectations are high that this summit will amplify Africa’s voice on the global economic stage and reinforce efforts for equitable prosperity worldwide.
The G20 Johannesburg summit represents a crucial moment for multilateral dialogue in a fractured geopolitical climate, offering hope for progressive policy outcomes ahead of the UN’s 2030 Agenda milestones.
