Overview
- The two-day G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg concluded on 23 November 2025.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa formally declared the end of South Africa's chairmanship and announced the ceremonial gavel's transfer to the United States.
- In closing remarks, he highlighted initiatives on disaster response, energy transition, and support for developing countries.
- He stressed deeper partnership with Africa as a priority for the forum's work in the twenty-first century.
- Ramaphosa said the G20 should continue because it serves a beneficial purpose for global economic prosperity, and Russia's delegation was led by Maxim Oreshkin.