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AU's entry to G20 broadens cooperation, development opportunities in Global South

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The building that houses the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on September 9, 2023. [Xinhua]

Having admitted the African Union (AU) as a permanent member, the Group of 20 (G20) took a historical step forward in improving global governance and revitalizing international economic cooperation.

The expansion, agreed by G20 members on Saturday, gives developing countries a greater voice and more representation. More cooperation and development opportunities will gravitate toward the Global South as China and other major economies have pledged staunch support for the region to shine in the global arena.

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