G20 sherpa meetings begin without the US
Washington’s stayaway underlines diplomatic friction
25 June 2025 - 12:13
UPDATED 25 June 2025 - 23:20
The third meeting of the G20 sherpas began on Wednesday under SA’s presidency, with the notable absence of the US, which has maintained an antagonistic stance towards the multilateral forum.
Washington’s decision to stay away from the meetings is despite an undertaking by US President Donald Trump (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2025-05-26-trump-to-attend-g20-summit-says-ramaphosa/) that the country would participate in G20 events, including the G20 leaders’ summit in SA scheduled for November...
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