Foreign ministers and senior diplomats from leading rich and developing countries focused on global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war, on the last day of their meeting in South Africa.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday he will skip next week's meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 major economies in Cape Town, South Africa.

Amid diplomatic tensions between host South Africa and the Trump Administration, the U.S. will be represented at a meeting of foreign ministers by the acting ambassador to South Africa.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of G20 leadership in tackling global issues during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Highlighting themes of solidarity and sustainability,

The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip next week's meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 countries in Cape Town, South Africa, sources familiar with his plans told Reuters.

G20 foreign ministers meet in South Africa to discuss Ukraine war – Lavrov emphasizes the importance of dialogue for peace.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday opened the two-day G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, the largest city and economic hub of South Africa, where he called for multilateralism and the application of international law in resolving world crises.