Recently, during the 18th Leaders' Summit of the Group of Twenty (G20) held in New Delhi, the capital of India, the African Union (hereinafter referred to as the "AU"), representing 55 African countries, was admitted as a formal member of the G20.This is the first expansion of the G20 mechanism in more than 20 years since its establishment.The AU becomes the second African member of the G20 after South Africa and the second member of a regional organization after the European Union.Expert analysis believes that the African Union's participation in the G20 will not only give an "African voice" to promote global governance, but also contribute "African power" to promote global multilateralism and global common development.
"The African Union becoming a formal member of the G20 is an event of important historical significance. It not only marks the international community's recognition of Africa, but also reflects the diversity and inclusiveness of the global governance system." AU spokesperson Eba Kalon Du said that the African Union has been seeking to become a formal member of the G20 for seven years.During this period, AU members have been emphasizing a meaningful role in global institutions and calling for reforms to the global financial system.Now that the African Union has become a formal member of the G20, the needs of the African region will be more difficult to ignore, which will create more favorable conditions for African countries to strive for more opportunities and resources.
The African Union's participation in the G20 is widely expected.China is the first country to express its support for the African Union to join the G20.Countries such as India, Russia and the United States have clearly stated their support for the African Union's accession.The German delegation participating in the G20 also said before the meeting: "No one stood up and said, 'We don't want this.'"
"The African Union is fully capable and qualified to become a formal member of the G20." Yuan Wu said that the establishment of the African Union in 2002 started the process of uniting and strengthening the African continent.In the past decade or so, almost half of the ten countries with the fastest economic growth in the world are African countries. Africa has become the continent with the most potential and hope in the world.As their strength has increased significantly, African countries have become increasingly vocal in their demands to participate in global affairs.
"The AU can make full use of the G20 mechanism to promote Africa's economic transformation and enhance Africa's status in the world economy. Moreover, the AU will continue to strengthen its own capacity building, promote African integration, and enhance Africa's role in global governance issues and agendas.The right to speak. In addition, the AU has a unique advantage in coordinating and cooperating with other developing countries, and is expected to further consolidate the consensus of the 'Global South' countries in international affairs." Yuan Wu said, "Joining the G20 is the key to the AU's participation in global governance.We believe the African Union will play a more active role."
