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The G-20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, set to be held from September 9 to 10, will be the culmination of India's G-20 presidency. As the host of the G-20 meet-up, India has withstood Western pressure on the issue of the Ukraine conflict and has refused to join the sanctions war against Russia.

AU's Inclusion in G-20 Key Step to Multilateral Institutional Reform: South Africa

© AP Photo / Evan VucciIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, shares a light moment with African Union Chairman
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, shares a light moment with African Union Chairman - Sputnik India, 1920, 10.09.2023
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On Saturday, the African Union (AU) was formally inducted into the G-20, giving the 55-nation bloc a voice in the world's most powerful economic forum.
Africa's largest economy, South Africa, reacted positively to the news of the African Union's admission into the G-20, stating that the development was a key step toward reforming global multilateral institutions.

"We believe that the inclusion of AU in the G-20 signals an important step towards the reforms that we have been seeking - of global multilateral institutions including the UN Security Council," Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to the president of South Africa, told Sputnik India in an exclusive interaction on the side-lines of the G-20 summit in New Delhi.

"We greatly appreciate Prime Minister Modi's leadership and the Indian government's efforts during their G-20 presidency. PM Modi prioritised inclusivity and representation of smaller developing nations, ensuring their voices were heard. We are pleased with the inclusion of the AU as a G-20 member and express gratitude for India's leadership in this matter," he added.

How Other African Leaders Reacted to G-20 Membership

Meanwhile, Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto underlined that the African Union's entry into the G-20 will increase the influence of the continent in the world.

"Kenya welcomes the addition of the African Union — the fastest growing continent in the world — to the G-20. This will increase the voice of Africa, visibility, and influence on the global stage and provide a platform to advance the common interest of our people", Ruto wrote on X, previously Twitter.

Among others who welcomed the move were Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Senegalese President Macky Sall, who pushed for the AU's inclusion in the G-20 as chair of the African bloc last year.
While Hichilema noted that the AU's arrival in the G-20 is a recognition of its rise as an important player in the global economy, Sall congratulated member nations of the African Union following the development.

"Africa's permanent membership of the G-20, means it has been recognised as a key player on the world economic landscape. African countries must now leverage this position to accelerate development of their economies & their young populations", Hichilema posted on social media.

"Congratulations to all of Africa!" Sall said.

Why Africa is Vital for World's Renewable Energy Needs

The African continent is home to 1.3 billion people. These figures are expected to touch 2.5 billion in the next 25 years, meaning Africa will account for nearly 25 per cent of the global population by 2050.
Africa also holds at least 60 per cent of the Earth's renewable energy resources and over 30 per cent of minerals believed to be vital for technologies related to low-carbon emissions.
For example, Congo's vast cobalt assets are said to be around 50 per cent of the total reserves of the crucial mineral, making the country a central figure for electric vehicle companies, considering that lithium-ion batteries are essential for such commodities.
Against this background, the African Union's entry is expected to put more thrust on development in the continent, giving more sway to poor countries there.
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