The activities, taking place from November 21 to 24, are held at the invitation of the President of South Africa and President of the G20 in 2025, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.
This is the first visit by a Vietnamese Prime Minister to South Africa in 21 years.
At the airport, PM Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage were welcomed by representatives of the South African Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and liaison officials; Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Sy Cuong; staff of the Vietnamese Embassy; and members of the Vietnamese community in the African nation.
The G20 Summit is being held in Johannesburg, one of the biggest cities in South Africa and the world, under the theme “Unity, Equality, and Sustainable Development.” It focuses on four key priorities: enhancing disaster resilience and response, promoting sustainable debt management for low-income countries, mobilizing finance for a just energy transition, and utilizing critical minerals for inclusive and sustainable growth.
Leaders of G20 member countries, along with invited guests such as Egypt, Portugal, Denmark, the Netherlands, Ireland, Malaysia, Norway, New Zealand, Nigeria, Finland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Vietnam, and the UAE, as well as representatives from 23 international and regional organizations, are expected to attend.
Vietnam has participated in the summit six times. This year, it will present key policy messages that contribute to global efforts to boost economic growth, reduce risks, and strengthen cooperation in strategic sectors such as minerals, energy, trade system reform, finance, and global investment in the context of reshaping and building current global rules and regulations.
On the sidelines of the summit, PM Pham Minh Chinh will hold a series of bilateral meetings with leaders of countries and international organizations to advance cooperation in strategic areas for Vietnam, including green transition, digital transformation, innovation, strategic infrastructure development, and high-quality human resources. These engagements aim to mobilize international resources in support of Vietnam’s development goals.
The Vietnamese leader will also engage in bilateral activities with South Africa to strengthen the Vietnam–South Africa partnership, implement high-level agreements, and work toward elevating the relationship to a Strategic Partnership, thus injecting strong momentum into bilateral ties, stepping up cooperation for the benefit of the two countries' people, and contributing to peace and development in the region and the world.
