Archive · 5 Dec 2025
US Excludes South Africa, Invites Poland to 2026 G20
The United States, which is now leading the G20, has decided not to invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 Leaders' Summit in Miami.
The US says South Africa's government has been uncooperative and has not focused on the G20's economic goals.
Instead, the US will invite Poland, which it says is a successful and growing economy.
The G20 is a group of countries that work together on global economic issues.
The US plans to focus on economic growth, energy security, and new technologies during its presidency.
The first meetings will be in Washington in December 2023, and the big summit will be in Miami in December 2026.
The US will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 Leaders' Summit in Miami.
The US accuses South Africa of sabotage, hostility, and undermining the G20's economic mission.
Poland will be invited to the 2026 G20, cited for its economic reforms and growth.
The US plans to focus on economic growth, energy security, and technological innovation during its G20 presidency.
The first G20 meetings will be held in Washington on December 15–16, 2023, with the summit in Miami in December 2026.
- Who
- United States, South Africa, Poland
- What
- Exclusion of South Africa and invitation of Poland to 2026 G20
- When
- December 2026
- Where
- Miami, USA
- Why
- US accusations of sabotage and hostility from South Africa
- Event
- US excludes South Africa, invites Poland to 2026 G20
- Reason for Exclusion
- Accusations of sabotage, hostility, and undermining economic mission
- Invited Country
- Poland
- G20 Summit Location
- Miami, USA
- G20 Summit Date
- December 2026
- US G20 Presidency Focus
- Economic growth, energy security, technological innovation
- First Meetings
- December 15–16, 2023 in Washington
