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Trump says South Africa should not be in G20 group
US President Donald Trump criticised South Africa's G20 role while VP JD Vance prepares to attend the leaders summit in Soweto on November 2223. - REUTERS/Filepic
MIAMI: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday South Africa should not be in the Group of 20 major economies anymore, repeating that he will not attend a leaders summit there later this month during the African country's rotating presidency of the group.
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"South Africa shouldn't even be in the Gs anymore," Trump said during a speech at a conference in Miami.
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to attend the G20 leaders meeting, which is scheduled for Nov. 22-23 in Soweto.
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- Trump said South Africa should not be in the G20, questioning its relevance in the global group.
- Vice President JD Vance will attend the G20 summit, scheduled for November 2223 in Soweto.
- The remarks come ahead of a key international meeting, potentially influencing US diplomatic tone at the summit.
"South Africa shouldn't even be in the Gs anymore," Trump said during a speech at a conference in Miami.
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to attend the G20 leaders meeting, which is scheduled for Nov. 22-23 in Soweto.
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