Overview
- Trade Minister Parks Tau said the Johannesburg meetings focused on global trade, WTO reform, industrialisation, development finance, and debt.
- He noted that bilateral engagement with Washington on trade will continue on a separate track from the G20 process.
- Officials said implementation will be judged by actions taken once the United States assumes the G20 presidency next month.
- Tau said South Africa will resume lobbying in the U.S. Congress for AGOA now that lawmakers have returned to session.
- Hosts highlighted steps on critical minerals and programs to address debt burdens and the cost of capital after inviting heads of African blocs.