US Criticizes South Africa’s Expanded G20 Guest List Ahead of Johannesburg Summit

US Criticizes South Africa’s Expanded G20 Guest List Ahead of Johannesburg Summit

South Africa has come under scrutiny from the United States for expanding this year’s G20 Summit guest list to 42 participants, including 16 non-member countries.

Washington expressed concern that the broader inclusion could dilute the G20’s core focus, potentially undermining the effectiveness of the summit. In response, Pretoria defended the move, emphasizing that wider participation promotes inclusivity and enhances the representation of Global South nations.