South Africa has pledged its support for Nigeria’s bid to join the G20, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Tuesday.
Speaking during the launch of South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in Cape Town, Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of making the African voices heard on the global stage.
“Nigeria will be keenly supported by us,” Ramaphosa stated, noting the significant role South Africa has played as the continent’s sole representative in the group.
He also referenced the African Union’s recent success in securing a permanent G20 seat, a development South Africa had backed.
Nigeria formally expressed its desire to join the G20 during a ministerial session at the 11th bi-national commission between the two countries on Monday, where Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, sought South Africa’s backing.
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