Media Statement 01 January 2021 South Africa completes its two-year term as an elected member of the United Nations Security Council Yesterday, 31 December 2020, marked the conclusion of South Africa’s two-year term ...
Statement by HE Deputy Minister Alvin Botes during the virtual commemoration of the entry into force, of the Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 22 January 2021
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South Africa condemns the detention of leaders in Myanmar
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Opening Remarks by the Chairperson of the Executive Council of the African Union, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, delivered during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, on 3 – 4 February 2021
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As Africa unites to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we also pin our hopes on the AU Peace Fund to silence the guns, Daily Maverick, by Naledi Pandor, 4 February 2021
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President Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Modi affirm strong relations between South Africa and India
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 10 February 2021
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South Africa condemns drone attacks directed at various targets in Saudi Arabia
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 24 February 2021
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Minister Pandor conveys South Africa’s message of condolences to Botswana on the passing of former Foreign Minister Archie Mogwe
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Speech by Minister Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Parliamentary Debate on the Cuban doctors in South Africa, 04 March 2021
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Minister Pandor visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Kuwait
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Distressed South African citizens in Mozambique accounted for
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Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the importance of upholding the principles of self-determination and non-discrimination: Justice for the Palestinian People, 8 June 2021
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 9 June 2021
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Joint Communiqué issued by Dr GNM Pandor and Dr AK Abdul Momen at the conclusion of a Working Meeting held on 24 August 2021
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Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations delivers her maiden statement on Security Council Reform
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South Africa welcomes the entry-into-force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
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Minister Pandor to reflect on South Africa’s tenure in the UNSC and as the chair of the African Union, 20 January 2021 at 16h00
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Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Dr General (Rt) Sibusiso Moyo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe
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Address by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Chatham House London Virtual Engagement, 20 January 2021
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Statement on virtual Special Cabinet Meeting of 19 January 2021
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Minister Pandor to deliver the opening address for AUDA NEPAD 6th Annual Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa
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Welcoming Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the virtual Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Week 2020, 19 January 2021
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South Africa welcomes forthcoming elections in Palestine
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Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, H E Mr Sabri Boukadoum, on a Working Visit to South Africa
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Minister Pandor saddened by the passing away of Ambassador Kubheka
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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, 11 January 2021
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