Overview
- Officials say 42 countries have confirmed participation at varying levels, with China, Russia, Mexico and Argentina sending senior delegations and the United States not attending.
- Washington has asked that no leaders’ declaration be adopted in its absence, but South Africa’s G20 sherpa says any outcome rests on consensus among participating members and reports a cooperative negotiating mood.
- Authorities detail comprehensive readiness plans, including robust security operations and a resilient energy plan to ensure uninterrupted power at Nasrec and other venues.
- The G20 Social Summit runs from 18 to 20 November in Ekurhuleni to feed civil-society and engagement‑group inputs into the leaders’ discussions.
- Leaders are expected to take up key presidency outputs, including the Stiglitz‑led inequality report, the Africa Expert Panel report and the Africa Engagement Framework, while the ceremonial handover to the US may be adjusted due to its absence.