Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 countries stressed the importance of central bank independence while pledging to boost cooperation in a communique they issued on Friday after a two-day meeting in South Africa.

Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he’s cautiously optimistic the meeting will result in a final communique

South Africa calls for unity as G20 finance talks open amid rising trade barriers:: July 17, 2025:: Durban, South Africa:: Enoch Godongwana, South African finance minister"We meet at a time of fragile global economic growth.