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G20 summit ends with commitment to multilateralism, despite US boycott

Heads of states pose for a family photo following the first plenary session of the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 22 November, 2025. © Misper Apawu / AP

The G20 summit in Johannesburg closed on Sunday with South Africa claiming a diplomatic victory after securing agreement on a wide-ranging declaration – despite a boycott by the United States and warnings from several leaders that the forum is struggling to remain relevant in a fragmenting world.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that the Leaders' Declaration from this weekend's Group of 20 summit reflected a "renewed commitment to multilateral cooperation".

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