# International Relations minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa’s G20 presidency has entered its most crucial stage as preparations intensify for the leaders’ summit. Lamola says negotiations at ministerial level will shape the Johannesburg declaration. Key meetings ahead include the G20 Compact with Africa in Johannesburg, a food security session in Cairo, Egypt and an industrialisation summit in Abuja, Nigeria. He says this inclusive approach strengthens global economic cooperation:
Lamola emphasises SA’s G20 Presidency enters crucial phase [SOUND]
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