The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is leading South Africa’s delegation at the 47th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council taking place on 10 and 11 July 2025 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The Council will consider and adopt the AU Budget for the
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Leaders of BRICS member countries, Leaders of BRICS Partner and Outreach countries, Leaders of global and regional institutions, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, This moment in history is defined by the intersection of economic reform, geopolitical realignment and the deepening climate crisis. Brazil’s
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Leaders of BRICS member countries, Leaders of BRICS Partner and Outreach countries, Leaders of Global and Regional Institutions, Your Excellency, Ms Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Allow me to begin by thanking President Lula for a
