US Responds to South Africa President's Claims About G20 Participation

US Clarifies G20 Participation

• 🇺🇸 The United States has clarified its stance on participation in the G20 summit in South Africa, stating it is not participating in official talks.
• 🗣️ A US official is reportedly being sent to the G20, but their role is to recognize the US as the host of the upcoming G20 summit, not to engage in discussions.

South African President's Statements

• 🇿🇦 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly told reporters that the US had indicated a change of mind regarding its boycott of the summit.
• ❌ This claim is refuted by US officials, who state that the president's language was "not appreciated" and that his claims about US participation are "falsely claiming."

Ongoing Discussions

• 💬 Discussions between the US and South Africa regarding participation are described as "still ongoing".
• ⏳ The clarification comes at a "late hour" before the summit is scheduled to begin.