JAKARTA - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, Friday afternoon local time, to attend the G20 Summit with a local dance, Pantsila.
After a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes, the Vice President and a limited entourage arrived at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, Friday at around 15:15 local time.
After descending the plane's stairs, Gibran was greeted by the Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa, Kgosiensho Ramokgopa, the Indonesian Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador (LBBP) to South Africa Saud Purwanto Krisnawan, and the Indonesian Defense Attache in Pretoria Colonel (Mar) Guntur Almasyih.
Gibran accompanied by the Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa, Kgosiensho Ramokgopa also walked through the ranks of honor.
Gibran also witnessed the appearance of the local Pantsila dance performed by three young men dressed in red plaid shirts and a yellow hat.
After the welcoming series, the Vice President and his entourage are scheduled to continue their journey to the Saxon Hotel Johannesburg to start their work visit agenda in South Africa.
The presence of Gibran attended the G20 Johannesburg Summit, South Africa, to carry out the assignment of President Prabowo Subianto who was unable to attend.
The Vice President will deliver a speech representing President Prabowo and at the same time affirm Indonesia's position on various global priority issues.
The presence of the Vice President in this forum affirms the commitment of the Indonesian government under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto to continue to play an active role in global economic recovery and strengthening international cooperation.
South Africa's G20 Summit will last for two days, on November 22, 2025, at the Johannesburg Expo Center.
In addition, during the G20 Summit series, the Vice President is also scheduled to hold a number of bilateral meetings with friendly country leaders to convey President Prabowo's message, especially in order to strengthen relations and cooperation between countries.
The G20 Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa focuses on three main sessions discussing various global challenges. The first session will discuss sustainable economic issues, the role of trade and finance in development, as well as debt problems in developing countries.
The second session will focus on the development of a resilient world, which includes issues of disaster, climate change, a just energy transition, and a food system.
While the third session will discuss decent work issues and artificial intelligence.
The third session will also discuss critical minerals that are Indonesia's proposals and focus on meeting this time.
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