Rubio skips G20 talks in South Africa

Rubio to boycott Johannesburg's G20 meeting over South Africa's land expropriation law
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday evening he was boycotting the G20 meeting in South Africa scheduled for later this month over the country's controversial land expropriation law.
Trump Escalates Tensions with South Africa, Rubio Skips G20 Meeting
U.S. and South Africa in Diplomatic Standoff A major diplomatic rift has emerged between the United States and South Africa after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding to the African nation.
Rubio Snubs G20 Summit at Johannesburg After Trump and Musk Criticism of South Africa’s Land Grab
The G20 is a forum for international economic cooperation that was established in 1999.
US Top Diplomat Rubio Will Not Attend G20 Meeting in South Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks after a tour of a migrant return center and a demonstration of a dog trained to sniff out narcotics, at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, February 5, 2025. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool via REUTERS
Rubio skipping G20 summit amid tensions with South Africa
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he will skip the G20 summit slated to be held in Johannesburg amid tensions between President Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk and the host country South
Marco Rubio Pulls Out of G20 Summit Over ‘Very Bad’ Focus on DEI and Climate
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he won’t attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg later this month, saying the country’s support for DEI and climate change policies are “very bad things.” “I will NOT attend the G20 summit,
Marco Rubio refuses G20 summit invitation, cites South Africa's actions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces he will not attend the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg, criticizing South Africa's actions with the statement, "South Africa is doing very bad things.
After Trump Threat, Marco Rubio Rebukes SA For 'Very Bad Things'; Skips Johannesburg G20 Summit
Marco Rubio has claimed that he won't be attending the G20 summit to be held in Johannesburg this month. The U.S. Secretary of State said on X that South Africa has done very bad things. "My job is to advance America’s national interests,
U.S. to boycott G20 meeting because of South Africa’s diversity push
The boycott is a blow to Canada’s hopes of bolstering links between the G20 and G7 groups during Canada’s presidency of the ...
In his G20 salvo, who is Marco Rubio targeting? What signals should India read in the statement?
The Trump administration’s attacks on South Africa could be seen as a part of the ongoing international tussle between the US ...
U.S. to boycott next G20 meeting in South Africa
South Africa is hosting a meeting of foreign ministers of the G20 group of countries from Feb. 20-21 in Johannesburg. The ...
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SA to Leverage G20 Presidency for Global Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development
"The Development Working Group recently held its first meeting and will continue throughout the year to advance key issues ...
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G20 provides opportunity to drive developmental agenda
South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) presents a unique opportunity not only for the country itself, but also ...
US top diplomat Rubio will not attend G20 meet in South Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend the G20 meeting in South Africa, the top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday, ...
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G20 Development Group meetings kick off under SA’s leadership
South Africa has reiterated its intention of using its G20 Presidency to foster global solidarity, equality and sustainable ...