African Union is welcomed as a permanent member of the G20

In a surprising turn of events, the African Union (AU) is gradually pushing toward an important spot in the global economic scene, as it approaches G20 membership. As the 18th G20 Summit takes place in New Delhi, the world anticipates an event that has the potential to change the G20 into the G21 with the formal inclusion of the AU.

The AU's potential membership in the G20, with 55 different nations, would be a historic first. It would make the African Union the G20's second-largest bloc, behind only the European Union.

Additionally, an upcoming novel exposing Comoros' ties to the Vanilla Islands has added an intriguing layer to India's strategic ambitions in the Indian Ocean. Comoros, Mauritius, Mayotte, the Seychelles, Madagascar, and Reunion comprise the Vanilla Islands, which formed a cohesive alliance in 2010.

The G20 Sherpas met last week for a crucial three-day summit, during which they made a decision on the AU's possible participation. This important decision is likely to be officially announced on Sunday.

However, it is critical to recognize that this declaration does not imply that the AU will become a member immediately. The application procedure is expected to take some time, and full membership is likely to be granted during the 19th G20 Summit, which will be led by Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio da Silva.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has frequently called for the African Union (AU) to join the G20. He has received support for this notion from other G20 leaders, which is in keeping with the AU's goal of becoming a full member at the coming Delhi summit.

According to available data, the combined GDP of all AU member countries is roughly $2.26 trillion USD. The AU might become the world's 11th largest economy as a result of this. It is worth noting that countries such as Russia and the US have already indicated support for the AU's G20 membership, as they did at the Bali Summit.

In June, Prime Minister Modi suggested that the African Union (AU) become a full member of the G20, underlining the AU's critical role in the global economy. India believes that the AU's permanent membership in the G20 is critical to achieving inclusive development.

Furthermore, the G20's outreach to the AU could be viewed as a means of countering China's growing influence in Africa. This move also reflects global competition for rare minerals, which are critical for future energy sources, underscoring Africa's growing global relevance.

As the world watches this major development, the possibility of the AU entering the G20 might transform global economics and politics, making this a watershed moment in history.


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