AU Becomes Permanent Member, Transforming G20 into G21

In a historic development, the African Union (AU) has been admitted as a permanent member of the G20, marking a significant transformation of the group.

The decision to include the AU as a permanent member was announced during the G20 summit held in New Delhi, India.

This development comes after 24 years since the formation of the G20 in 1999, during which it was primarily composed of 20 major economies. With the addition of the African Union, the G20 has expanded to become the G21, reflecting a more inclusive approach to global governance and cooperation.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the African Union as a permanent member at the beginning of the G20 summit. This historic move signifies a milestone achievement during India’s G20 presidency. It also underlines the importance of fostering global unity and cooperation, particularly during a time when divisions over the conflict in Ukraine involving Russia have deeply polarized the international community.

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The nameplate at Prime Minister Modi’s seat during the summit bore the inscription “Bharat,” signifying India. This symbolic gesture sparked political discussions, as it highlighted the use of “Bharat” (the Hindi name for India) instead of “India” in official communications.

Notably, some leaders were absent from the two-day summit, including those from Mexico, Spain, Russia, and China, accounting for about one-fifth of the G20 membership. Despite these absences, the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member represents a significant step toward a more inclusive and cooperative global governance structure within the G21.

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