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.
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
US Secretary of State refuses to go to South Africa for G20 meeting. What is the reason
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not go to the meeting of foreign ministers of the G20 countries, which will be held on February 20-21 in Johannesburg.
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The boycott is a blow to Canada’s hopes of bolstering links between the G20 and G7 groups during Canada’s presidency of the G7 this year. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly was in South Africa last August to discuss how to expand those connections.
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 country holds the G20 presidency until November. Trump said on Sunday, without citing evidence, that South Africa is confiscating land and certain classes of people were being treated very badly.
Rubio says he’ll skip G20 meeting in South Africa over land law
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to skip G20 summit in South Africa, citing land expropriation and inequality policies.
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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 Africa.
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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.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to skip G20 meet in Johannesburg
Senator Marco Rubio has announced his decision to skip the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in South Africa, criticizing the nation for its anti-American stance and concerns over private property expropriation.
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