South Africa kicks off first G20 engagement with focus on solidarity, equality, sustainability

JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- South Africa commenced Monday its inaugural Group of 20 (G20) engagement under its presidency, which began on Dec. 1, setting the tone for its leadership tenure.

At the opening of the first G20 Sherpas Meeting in Johannesburg, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Raymond Lamola outlined South Africa's agenda to advance shared global goals through key priorities.