South Africa expects G20 to facilitate cooperation

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro is expected to facilitate international trade and address challenges facing the world, including strengthening global governance and multilateralism, South African officials and experts said.

Ronald Lamola, South Africa's minister of international relations and cooperation, made the remarks while briefing the media in Pretoria on Nov 12 about the implementation of South Africa's foreign policy.

Lamola said it is expected that the heads of state and government approve the agreements negotiated throughout the year and point out ways of dealing with global challenges.