Foreign ministers and senior diplomats from leading rich and developing countries discussed global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, during the Group of 20 nations meeting in South Africa. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the need for serious dialogue on ongoing wars, climate change, and energy and food insecurity. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed support for peace efforts in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and Congo, and defended Ukraine's right to be included in peace negotiations. The U.N.'s economic commission for Africa representative highlighted the impact of global conflicts on African countries.