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Press Conference: UN Secretary-General António Guterres, ahead of the G20 in Johannesburg (South Africa)
Press Conference: UN Secretary-General António Guterres, ahead of the G20 in Johannesburg (South Africa)
Excerpt from Secretary Guterres's remarks in Johannesburg, South Africa, 21 November 2025.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the media, I thank President Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa for their warm welcome, and for hosting the G20 Summit. My message to G20 leaders over the next two days is simple. Now is the time for leadership and vision. We are living through tumultuous times. Conflicts, climate chaos, economic uncertainty, mounting debt, inequality and a collapse in global aid are inflicting massive suffering around the world. And rising military spending is drawing resources away from development. As the world’s largest economies, the G20 can hold enormous influence to ease suffering, ensure that economic growth is widely shared, and set our world on a better, more peaceful course for the future. The theme of this year’s meeting – “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability” – points the way."







