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G20 Finance Chiefs Push For Unity In Durban

Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
July 18, 2025
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G20 Finance Chiefs Push For Unity In Durban

G20 meeting underway in Durban

Finance ministers and central bankers from the world’s largest economies convened in Durban on Friday with renewed optimism for a unified stance on pressing global economic issues, despite ongoing trade tensions stirred by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

The Group of Twenty (G20), which gained global prominence as a platform for coordinated response during the 2008 financial crisis, has struggled in recent years to present a united front. In February, a previous meeting hosted by South Africa failed to produce a joint communique, raising concerns over deepening divisions among the bloc’s members.

This time, however, officials expressed cautious hope. “I’m cautiously optimistic the meeting in the coastal city of Durban would result in a final communique,” said Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. An unnamed official from another G20 country echoed this sentiment, indicating a shift in tone compared to earlier gatherings.

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South Africa, currently holding the G20 presidency under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” has made clear its intention to bring African priorities to the forefront. These include the high cost of capital for developing nations and the urgent need for climate change financing.

Despite the absence of several key finance ministers, including those from Brazil, China, India, France, and Russia, South African Central Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago emphasized that all G20 member states were represented, underscoring the inclusivity of the meeting. “What matters is that all G20 countries were represented,” Kganyago said.

Lesetja Kganyago
South African Central Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago

However, it is uncertain whether the delegates would agree on a joint language, particularly on sensitive topics like climate financing and trade disputes. The challenge, according to insiders, is determining what language the United States would endorse. That task has been made more complicated by the absence of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has now skipped two consecutive G20 finance meetings.

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While Bessent’s absence raised eyebrows, especially with the U.S. slated to assume the rotating G20 presidency in December, officials noted that Washington had remained engaged behind the scenes. “The U.S. had been engaging in discussions on trade, the global economy, and climate language,” said a G20 delegate.

G20’s Global Weight

The G20 represents an extraordinary concentration of global economic power. Its members, 19 countries, the European Union, and most recently, the African Union, collectively account for roughly 85% of global GDP, over 75% of international trade, and about two-thirds of the world’s population. This combination of established giants like the United States and China, alongside emerging powers such as India and Brazil, makes the G20 a vital forum for international economic governance.

Founded in 1999 in the wake of several financial crises, the G20 initially brought together finance ministers and central bank governors. Over time, it evolved into a platform for heads of state and government, broadening its agenda to include sustainable development, climate change, inequality, and digital transformation.

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However, unity within the group remains a persistent challenge. Diverging national interests, particularly on trade and climate policy, often lead to lengthy negotiations and diluted statements. This makes any agreement at the Durban meeting, even if largely symbolic, a notable achievement.

In his opening remarks, South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana underscored the importance of collaborative leadership. “The need for bold cooperative leadership has never been greater,” he declared, pointing to the G20’s critical role in reinforcing rules-based cooperation and driving collective action on challenges no single country can resolve alone.

As the ongoing Durban meeting unfolds, all eyes remain on whether the final communique will reflect genuine consensus or merely paper over deeper disagreements. Either way, the gathering reaffirms the G20’s central role in addressing complex global challenges, even amid fractures.

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