Politics, UN Security Council, Topnews
08. April 2022
Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, during the Media Briefing on the Russia / Ukraine Conflict
Members of the media, We thought it useful for us to engage with you on South Africa’s approach to the conflict in Ukraine to date. Yesterday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a...
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07. March 2022
Resolution of Conflict in Ukraine Must Be Durable and Lasting
Dear Fellow South African, In a world where far too many disputes between and within countries are settled through the barrel of a gun, the view that differences are best resolved through...
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02. March 2022
South Africa’s statement in explanation of vote on Ukraine the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session, 2 March 2022
Media Statement South Africa has voted to abstain. Our position as expressed during the discussions of the Emergency Special Session over the last few days, is that South Africa remains deeply...
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27. December 2021
South Africa at the United Nations
South Africa was one of the original 51 founding members of the United Nations (UN), which came into existence on 24 October 1945 (United Nations Day is celebrated annually on 24 October). The UN...
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22. September 2020
High-level Meeting to Commemorate the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations on 21 September 2020
Topnews, UN Security Council, Politics
03. July 2013
South Africa’s second term as member of the Security Council (2011 – 2012) - An overview
In October 2010, South Africa was elected to serve a second term on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Our candidacy was endorsed by the African Union (AU) and we received 182 votes during...
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17. April 2012
South Africa's Response to the Developments in Syria: The South African Government welcomes the entering into effect of the ceasefire arrangement in Syria
14 April 2012. The Deputy Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Mr Ebrahim Ebrahim noted that the situation in Syria remains fragile and reiterated South Africa’s call for all sides to...
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