Indonesian VP Gibran Stresses Fair Global Partnerships at G20 Summit in South Africa
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to equitable global cooperation at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka emphasizing that international partnerships should be founded on fairness, not on countries “dictating” to others.
“Every country should be able to determine its own development path. Partnership must create prosperity and empowerment,” Vice President Gibran stated after delivering remarks at the summit’s third session on Sunday.
Throughout the G20 sessions and associated events, including a CEO forum, Indonesia consistently advocated for the interests of the Global South, focusing on economic justice and the right to development. Gibran noted that Indonesia has been “encouraging and initiating” messages on these issues for at least four years. He stressed that cooperation models creating dependency or imposing conditions on nations must be rejected.
The G20 Summit, held under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” addressed a range of global challenges. The first session focused on sustainable economic development, trade and finance for development, and debt burdens faced by developing countries. The second session concentrated on resilience-building, disaster management, climate change, just energy transition, and global food systems.
Vice President Gibran highlighted the need for a fair and accessible global financing system, including debt relief and innovative financing mechanisms. He also drew attention to Indonesia’s success with its QR code-based digital payment system, QRIS, and urged G20 members to initiate discussions on artificial intelligence governance.
In addition, Gibran raised concerns over ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and the Sahel, emphasizing the urgent threat of hunger affecting millions. He called on world leaders to keep human welfare at the center of global governance.
On the summit’s sidelines, Vice President Gibran participated in a meeting of the MIKTA group — comprising Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey, and Australia — and held bilateral discussions with several national and organizational leaders, further advancing Indonesia’s role in shaping international cooperation.
