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South Africa hosts G20 Summit 2025 in Johannesburg focusing on Global South.

International News | Dated: 25 Nov 2025

The G20 Leaders' Summit 2025 concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa. This marked the first-ever G20 summit on African soil. The theme was "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainable Development". India, represented by PM Modi, emphasized Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and debt relief for the Global South.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • This historic summit in Johannesburg marked the first time the G20 Leaders' Summit was hosted on African soil, highlighting the continent's growing global influence.
  • Prime Minister Modi focused on issues critical to the "Global South," particularly advocating for debt relief and the expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
  • Following South Africa, the United States will take over the G20 presidency in 2026, continuing the troika of past, present, and future presidencies.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • This was the first G20 summit held in Africa.
  • PM Modi focused on debt relief and DPI for Global South nations.
  • The USA will host the next G20 summit in 2026.

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Where was the G20 Summit 2025 held?

Correct Answer: Johannesburg, South Africa

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About South Africa

  • Capital – Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein
  • Currency – South African Rand