Indonesia calls for fair, inclusive global growth at historic G20 Summit: Video
Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka told world leaders at the G20 summit in Johannesburg that the gathering marks a “historic” moment, as the forum convenes for the first time on African soil.
He said the milestone reflects a “profound shift” in which the Global South is “no longer a bystander, but a core driver of global change.” Speaking on behalf of President Prabowo, he praised South Africa’s leadership during a challenging year and highlighted the need for a more inclusive global economic agenda. His remarks were carried by SABC, which is providing coverage of the summit.
Rakabuming Raka said global growth must be “strong, but also fair and inclusive,” insisting that efforts at the G20 should go further on adaptation, mitigation and a just transition. He argued that developing countries require financing that is “more accessible, predictable and equal,” calling for debt relief, innovative instruments, blended finance and mechanisms to support green transitions.
Indonesia, he noted, has sought to lead by example by allocating around US$2.5 billion annually, more than half of its national climate budget, to green MSMEs, agricultural insurance programmes and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Rakabuming Raka concluded by stressing that all nations must retain the right to define their own development paths, rejecting any suggestion of a single global model. “Cooperation must empower, not dictate. Cooperation must uplift, not create dependency,” he told leaders. The two-day summit, expected to bring together representatives from 42 countries and international organisations, runs from 22 to 23 November.
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