The G20 Summit, which will be held on the African continent for the first time, could have a major impact on the future of the entire region. This opinion was expressed by Xu Feibiao, director of the BRICS and G20 Research Center at the Chinese Academy of Modern International Relations. According to him, the G20 remains one of the key platforms of global governance, uniting countries with the most significant economic power. And that is why the upcoming meeting may become a launching point for new initiatives that can change the trajectory of Africa's development.
The expert notes that the summit is able to offer solutions in the field of infrastructure, financial sustainability and energy transition. Among the ideas discussed are the creation of an African Rating Agency, support for cross—border infrastructure projects, and the development of more effective debt restructuring mechanisms. These issues remain critical for many economies of the continent, where the high level of debt burden constrains investment activity.
South Africa, as the host country, has outlined its priorities: reducing damage from natural disasters, accelerating green transformation, and developing a new generation of energy. Xu Feibiao emphasizes the need to create reliable financial instruments that will allow African countries to invest in infrastructure modernization and environmentally oriented energy.
Additional emphasis is placed on the social component — changing the quality of life through the introduction of sustainable technologies and support for local development. Chinese representatives believe that Africa's participation in global decision—making should expand, and the Johannesburg summit is the best time to consolidate such changes.
According to experts, the G20 platform can become a channel through which African initiatives will receive international support and long-term impact. In this context, the participation of BRICS TV in the summit as an accredited media outlet provides additional attention to the position of the countries of the Global South.
