The G-20 group of countries has reportedly agreed on granting everlasting membership to the African Union akin to that of the European Union.
The transfer would give the African Union, a continental physique of 55 member states, the identical standing because the EU, up from its present designation of “invited international organization,” in line with Bloomberg News.
However, two Indian sources advised Reuters that membership for AU would solely be formalized subsequent 12 months when Brazil takes over the helm of the group of the world’s greatest economies from India.
There is not any opposition to the transfer from inside the G-20, one of many sources stated, talking on situation of anonymity citing authorities guidelines.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to the leaders of the G-20 nations in June proposing the AU be given full, everlasting membership of the bloc on the upcoming summit within the Indian capital.
In an article printed throughout Indian and worldwide newspapers Thursday, Modi wrote, “Our presidency has not only seen the largest-ever participation from African countries but has also pushed for the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G-20.”
The G-20 presently includes 19 nations and the European Union. The members symbolize round 85% of world gross home product (GDP), over 75% of world commerce, and about two-thirds of the world inhabitants.
South Africa, which is a G-20 member and has supported the admission of the AU, declined instant remark forward of the Delhi summit. South African presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya stated: “We wouldn’t comment now until the official announcement or post the summit.”
A South African overseas ministry spokesperson welcomed the news report in regards to the G-20 agreeing to make the African bloc a member alongside the strains of the EU. “The EU is also a member. We (South Africa) lobbied for and supported this move.”
G-20 leaders are anticipated to announce the choice in the course of the summit, the Bloomberg report stated.
Countries like Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Canada have additionally voiced assist for African Union membership.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
