African Union: New Permanent Member of G20

On 9th September, 2023, the G20 officially granted the African Union permanent membership status, equating it with the European Union.

  • Previously composed of 19 countries and the European Union, the G20 represents over 85% of global GDP, more than 75% of global trade, and approximately two-thirds of the world's population.

Q16. Consider the following statements with reference to G20:

  1. The G20 held in September 2023 was chaired by India.
  2. Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of Comoros and Chairman of the African Union (AU), took the seat as a permanent member of the G20.
  3. The European Union is represented by ....
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