Officially joining G20, AU increases its ability to respond to global challenges

The African Union (AU)'s official assumption of the role as a new member of the Group of 20 (G20) is considered a diplomatic victory for India and the AU.

Chairman of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat. (Source: AFP)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized on September 9: "India proposed to give permanent membership of the G20 to the African Union. I believe everyone agrees with this decision. With everyone's approval, I request the head of the AU to assume the position of permanent member of the G20."

According to AU President Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Union's accession to the G20 will provide an "enabling framework" for the continent, thereby "contributing effectively" to the goal of supporting the world in addressing global challenges.

On social network X (formerly known as Twitter), Mr. Mahamat wrote: “I welcome the AU’s entry into the G20 as a full member. This membership, which we have long supported, will provide an enabling framework to strengthen Africa’s advocacy and its effective contributions to efforts to address global challenges.”

The AU has a total of 55 members but currently has 6 countries under suspended military rule. The AU has a GDP of about 3,000 billion USD with about 1.4 billion people.

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