South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, host of this weekend’s G20 summit, had earlier declared there was “overwhelming consensus” for adopting a joint declaration. But in a dramatic last-minute twist, Argentina withdrew from the negotiations just before envoys were set to finalize the draft text.
South African officials confirmed that Argentina’s exit was driven by political alignment with its far-right President Javier Milei, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the walkout, Ramaphosa proceeded with the declaration, emphasizing the importance of unity among the remaining members.
Argentina’s Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno explained the decision at the summit: “Argentina, although it cannot endorse the declaration, remains fully committed to the spirit of cooperation that has defined the G20 since its conception.”
Ramaphosa acknowledged Argentina’s stance but pressed forward, ensuring the summit produced a collective statement despite the setback. The move highlights both the fragility and resilience of global consensus-building in an era of shifting alliances.
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