He’s addressing political and business leaders from the world’s 20 richest countries.

South Africa’s the only African member of the so-called G20.

It primary goal is promoting balanced and sustainable economic growth to reduce poverty. 

Invariably the leaders also turn to pressing political and security issues.

African leaders have a strong vested interest this and are invited to engage this powerful grouping at its summits like the current gathering in Germany.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fatah el Sisi and Ethiopian premier Abiy Ahmed were invited by the summit host Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Ramaphosa’s visit began with an official visit to Germany that included dinner with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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