German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will urge U.S. President Donald Trump to reinvite South Africa to the 2024 G20 summit in Florida. Speaking in Berlin, Merz stressed that global forums like the G7 and G20 should not be downsized “without good reason,” pushing back against Trump’s decision to exclude South Africa following tensions at the Johannesburg summit. Merz emphasized the need for inclusive global cooperation despite recent diplomatic friction.<br /><br />#Germany #Merz #Trump #G20 #SouthAfrica #Diplomacy
