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Joint Communiqué issued by the Honourable Ministers Ambassador Albert Shingiro and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the Burundi – South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), held on 4 November 2022, Bujumbura
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Minister Pandor concludes successful Working Visit to Korea and Japan
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Statement by Ambassador Mathu Joyini, Permanent Representative, in explanation of vote on UNGA Resolution A/ES-11/L.5, 12 October 2022
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Minister Pandor arrives in Japan on a Working Visit
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The Government of the Republic of South Africa extends its deepest condolences to the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand following the death of many Thai citizens and children during a mass shooting at a children’s day-care centre in the Northern Thai Province of Nong Bua Lamphu, on 6 October 2022
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Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Irish Solidarity with Anti-Apartheid Struggle in South Africa Exhibition
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Minister Pandor concludes visit to the United States
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful Working Visit to South America
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 21 September 2022
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Deputy Minister Botes visits Chile to strengthen bilateral relations
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 31 August 2022
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Minister Pandor to interact with Khayamandi Community on Gender-Based Violence
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 17 August 2022
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President Ramaphosa to participate in 42nd Ordinary Summit of SADC
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President to lead talks at High-Level South Africa – Botswana Business Roundtable
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Address by Dr GNM Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Symposium on the Framework Document on South Africa’s National Interest and its advancement in a Global Environment, Monday, 1 August 2022 from 09:00 to 13:00 at the DIRCO Conference Centre, Pretoria
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Minister Pandor to address the Palestinian Heads of Mission in Africa Conference, Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria – 26 July 2022
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Update on media arrangements for the SADC MCO and Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit Plus the Kingdom of Eswatini
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Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Cuba
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Minister Pandor undertakes Official Visit to Singapore
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Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing on of Ambassador Mabuza
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Minister Naledi Pandor’s message of condolences to Dr Ebrahim Ebrahim family
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Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Joint Press Briefing with President Mohammadu Buhari of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1 December 2021
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Remarks by Deputy Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini at the Eighth Ministerial Conference of FOCAC, Dakar, Senegal, 30 November 2021
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Statement by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the 45th Annual Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Member States of the Group of 77, 30 November 2021
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Statement by the Government of the Republic of South Africa on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
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South Africa welcomes Indian Cricket Teams
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Opening Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic South Africa, at the Ministerial Meeting, Tenth Session of the Nigeria – South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC), Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Monday, 29 November 2021
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Denmark and Finland
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Solidarity with the Palestinian people must go beyond slogans and the UN must abide by its resolutions, Daily Maverick, by Alvin Botes, 27 November 2021
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Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend China – Africa Ministerial Conference in Senegal
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South Africa’s response to travel restrictions imposed by several countries
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South Africa responds to UK’s temporary ban of Southern African flights from entering the UK
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Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit of HE Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, to South Africa, from 22nd-24th November, 2021
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Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 24 November 2021
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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the South Africa – Kenya Business Forum during the State Visit by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, CSIR Conference Centre, Tshwane, 23 November 2021
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Deputy Minister Botes to undertake a Working Visit to Denmark and Finland for Political Consultations
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Minister Pandor concludes visit to Belgium, proceeds to the Netherlands
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President Ramaphosa to host President Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya on State Visit
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Minister Pandor arrives in Brussels for SA – Belgium, SA – EU Meeting
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Minister Pandor attends the 21st IORA Council of Minister’s Meeting
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South African Government withdraws support for Miss SA Pageant
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South Africa welcomes the outcomes of the UNFCCC’s COP26/CMP16/CMA3
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Minister Pandor visits the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic
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Remarks by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of Engagement with the Resident Heads of Mission from Europe and Americas, 10 November 2021
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Introductory Remarks by Minister Pandor on the occasion of the Briefing to the Portfolio Committee on the Annual Reports for 2020/2021 of the Department and the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund, 10 November 2021
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 3 November 2021
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South African Government Denounces Decision by Israel to designate and brand six Palestinian civil society organisations without justification as terrorist organisations
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Minister Pandor to lead South Africa’s delegation at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rome
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South Africa concerned about developments in Sudan
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Message by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of United Nations Day, Sunday, 24 October 2021
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Minister Pandor to participate in the Second African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda
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Minister Pandor concludes successful visit to Abidjan
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Statement by Ambassador NN Mxakato-Diseko, Deputy Director-General, Global Governance and Continental Agenda, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, at the Opening Session of the Fifth Conference of States Parties to the Pelindaba Treaty (African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty), Thursday, 21 October 2021
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Minister Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation at the Côte d’Ivoire – South Africa JCC
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Deputy Minister Botes concludes his Working Visit to Serbia and Bulgaria
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G77 and China grouping proves its worth as South-South platform for countering hegemony of the North, Daily Maverick, by Alvin Botes, 13 October 2021
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Statement by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the High-Level Commemorative Meeting to Mark the 60th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement, 12 October 2021
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Deputy Minister Botes to visit Serbia and Bulgaria
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South Africa and the Netherlands pleased with the success of the virtual Global Cyber Policy Dialogue
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Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation Summit
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Minister Pandor to host HE Dr Riad Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine to the Republic of South Africa on an Official Visit from 7 to 9 October 2021
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Meeting between HE Deputy Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and HE Dr Ahmed Hassen Al-Hammadi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar
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Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation during an Extra-Ordinary virtual SADC Council of Ministers, 6 October 2021
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DIRCO ends employment relationship with Chief Financial Officer
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 29 September 2021
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the High-Level Meeting on the Commemoration of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, 28 September 2021
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South Africa and the United Kingdom co-hosted the Inaugural SA – UK Dialogue
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South Africa and United Kingdom to co-host Cyber Dialogue
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Minister Pandor concludes visit to the UN General Assembly
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Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the Official Opening of the South African Cultural Centre in New York, USA, on 23rd September 2021
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Article XIV Conference, 23 September 2021
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Statement by Her Excellency Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the United Nations Food Systems Summit, 23 September 2021
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Statement by HE Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 23 September 2021
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Intervention by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, at the High-Level UN General Assembly Roundtable Meeting to commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) against racism, xenophobia and related intolerance, 22 September 2021
Intervention by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, at the High-Level UN General Assembly Roundtable Meeting to commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Decla ...
Statement by President Ramaphosa on the occasion of the High-Level Meeting on the 20th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, 22 September 2021
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Minister Pandor arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly
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South Africa to intensify efforts to get off the UK’s Red List
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South Africa’s message of condolences to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the passing of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika
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Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 14 September 2021
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Speaking Notes for Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the official hand-over of the Science laboratory and library at Siqongweni Senior Secondary School at Imbali Township in Pietermaritzburg on 11 September 2021
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DIRCO parts ways with Director-General
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Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the library to Siqongweni High School at Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg – 11 September 2021 at 09h00
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DIRCO and the Embassy of Vietnam to hand over masks to the Northern Cape Department of Education
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Minister Pandor to officially hand over the newly renovated Science Lab and the library to Siqongweni High School at Imbali Township, Pietermaritzburg – 11 September 2021 at 09h00
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Ongoing political and security situation in the Republic of Guinea
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Minister Pandor conveys her condolences to Ms Zanele Magwaza-Msibi’s family
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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes concludes visits to Poland and Romania
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Speaking Notes for Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum, 3 September 2021
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Update on Afghanistan
Media Statement 2 September 2021 Update on Afghanistan The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has confirmed that there is only one (1) registered South African national remaining in Kabul. Thirty-f ...
South Africa is unable to receive Afghan refugees
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 1 September 2021
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Minister Pandor to participate in a panel discussion on the protection of women in conflict-affected environments
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Deputy Minister Botes visits Poland and Romania for Bilateral Political Consultations
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Minister Pandor to be a Keynote Speaker at the Opening Session of the Eighth Edition of the “AAAS-TWAS Summer Course on Science and Diplomacy
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Celebrating the spirit of Charlotte Maxeke – pioneer, activist, artist, intellectual, internationalist and visionary, Daily Maverick, by Naledi Pandor, 23 August 2021
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Remarks by Minister Pandor on occasion of the launch of the Charlotte Maxeke African Women’s Economic Justice and Rights Initiative, 23 August 2021
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Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dr AK Abdul Momen, during an Official Visit to South Africa from 22 – 25 August 2021
Media Statement 23 August 2021 Minister Pandor to host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dr AK Abdul Momen, during an Official Visit to South Africa from 22 - 25 August 2021 The ...
Minister Pandor to be a guest speaker at Stellenbosch University Women Alumnae Network
Media Statement 19 August 2021 Minister Pandor to be a guest speaker at Stellenbosch University Women Alumnae Network The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will be a guest speaker ...
President Ramaphosa in discussion with President-Elect Hakainde Hichilema of the Republic of Zambia
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of Wednesday, 18 August 2021
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South African Government reaction to the unfolding situation in Afghanistan
Media Statement 17 August 2021 South African Government reaction to the unfolding situation in Afghanistan The South African Government has taken note of the unfolding situation in Afghanistan and is particularly con ...
Joint Communiqué issued by Amb. Raychelle Omamo and Dr Naledi Pandor at the Inaugural Session of the Kenya – South Africa Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC), held on 11th August, 2021
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Minister Pandor travels to Kenya to inaugurate the South Africa – Kenya Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)
Media Statement 10 August 2021 Minister Pandor travels to Kenya to inaugurate the South Africa – Kenya Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 4 August 2021
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The global community must unite against vaccine racism and nationalism and defeat COVID-19 in honour of Madiba, Daily Maverick, by Naledi Pandor, 3 August 2021
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Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, at the Annual Observance of the Nelson Mandela International Day, 21 July 2021, New York, UN General Assembly Hall
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Deputy Minister Botes to chair the Seventh Meeting of the South Africa – Chile Joint Consultative Mechanism on 22 July 2021
Media Statement 21 July 2021 Deputy Minister Botes to chair the Seventh Meeting of the South Africa – Chile Joint Consultative Mechanism on 22 July 2021 The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, ...
Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation at the 16th South Africa – Russian Federation Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
Media Statement 20 July 2021 Minister Pandor leads the South African delegation at the 16th South Africa – Russian Federation Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) The Mi ...
Minister Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the Annual Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the occasion of the Nelson Mandela International Day
Media Statement 20 July 2021 Minister Pandor to deliver the Keynote Address at the Annual Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the occasion of the Nelson Mandela International Day The Minister of Interna ...
Minister Pandor travels to Windhoek, Namibia for Diplomatic and Political Consultations
Media Release 14 July 2021 Minister Pandor travels to Windhoek, Namibia for Diplomatic and Political Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is travelling to Namibia, ...
Statement by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement under the Theme: “Non-Aligned Movement at the Centre of Multilateral Efforts in responding Global Challenges,” 13-14 July 2021
Statement by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement under the Theme: “Non-Aligned Movement at the Centre ...
Minister Pandor leads South African delegation at the Meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation
Media Statement 07 July 2021 Minister Pandor leads South African delegation at the Meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation The Minister of International Re ...
Ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eSwatini
Media Statement 01 July 2021 Ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eSwatini The South African Government notes with great concern the ongoing political and security situation in the Kingdom of eS ...
Deputy Minister Botes holds Political Consultations with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic
Media Statement 01 July 2021 Deputy Minister Botes holds Political Consultations with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, ...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 30 June 2021
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South Africa reiterates its support for multilateral efforts aimed at tackling global challenges
Media Statement 29 June 2021 South Africa reiterates its support for multilateral efforts aimed at tackling global challenges The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, said today, 29 ...
Matera Declaration on Food Security, Nutrition and Food Systems. A Call to Action in the time of the COVID–19 pandemic and beyond
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Minister Pandor arrives in Italy for G20 Ministers’ Meetings
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Minister Pandor travels to Italy to represent South Africa in the G20 Ministers’ Meetings
Media Statement 27 June 2021 Minister Pandor travels to Italy to represent South Africa in the G20 Ministers’ Meetings The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to travel ...
South Africa contacts French authorities following the ill treatment of opera star Pretty Yende
Media Statement 24 June 2021 South Africa contacts French authorities following the ill treatment of opera star Pretty Yende The South African Government has noted with concern the manner in which acclaimed internati ...
Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Turkey
Media Statement 23 June 2021 Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Turkey The Deputy of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his Working Visit to Turkey, where he attended ...
Deputy Minister Botes undertakes Working Visit to Turkey
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Minister Pandor to lead a South African delegation to a SADC-EU Ministerial Political Dialogue on 16 June 2021
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Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the General Debate of the 31st UN General Assembly Special Session on COVID-19, UN Headquarters, New York, 3 December 2020
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Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the Security Council Video Teleconference Open Debate on Security Sector Governance and Reform, 3 December 2020
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Statement on the virtual Cabinet Meeting of 2 December 2020
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Minister Pandor to preside over an AU meeting focusing on the AFCFTA and Silencing the Guns
Media Statement 02 December 2020 Minister Pandor to preside over an AU meeting focusing on the AFCFTA and Silencing the Guns The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, in her capacity as the Chairperson of the Exec ...
Opening Remarks by Deputy Minister Botes on the occasion of the Virtual Meeting with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Portugal, 01 December 2020
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Virtual Lecture by Minister GNM Pandor on the “BRICS Approach to the Post-COVID-19 Recovery”, on 1 December 2020 at 17h00
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South Africa’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council – December 2020
Press Release 01 December 2020 South Africa’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council – December 2020 Today, 1 December 2020, South Africa will assume the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Thi ...
Remarks by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), on the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 30 November 2020
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Speaking Notes of Minister Dr GNM Pandor on the occasion of the Virtual Meeting on “Violence and Harassment in the World of Work”, 30 November 2020
Speaking Notes of Minister Dr GNM Pandor on the occasion of the Virtual Meeting on “Violence and Harassment in the World of Work”, 30 November 2020 Honorable Minister, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to participate in this ...
South Africa condemns acts of terrorism in Jeddah – Saudi Arabia
Media Statement 29 November 2020 South Africa condemns acts of terrorism in Jeddah - Saudi Arabia The South African Government has noted, with deep concern, the attack targeting a petroleum facility in Jeddah on 23 November 2020. In her respon ...
Deputy Minister Botes to lead commemoration of UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Media Advisory 29 November 2020 Deputy Minister Botes to lead the commemoration of the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr ...
South Africa calls for calm in the Middle East, following the assassination of Iran’s Dr Mohsehn Fakhrizadeh
Media Statement 28 November 2020 South Africa calls for calm in the Middle East, following the assassination of Iran’s Dr Mohsehn Fakhrizadeh The South African Government has condemned the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist, Dr Mohsen Fak ...
Commemoration of the 43rd United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Media Statement 27 November 2020 Commemoration of the 43rd United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People On 29 November 2020, the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa will join the international commu ...
Minister Pandor congratulates Prof. Skelton on her re-election to the Committee on the Rights of the Child
Media Statement 26 November 2020 Minister Pandor congratulates Prof. Skelton on her re-election to the Committee on the Rights of the Child The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has congratulated Professor Ann ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Meeting on the Political and Humanitarian Situation in Syria, 25 November 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the United Nations Security Council Meeting on the Political and Humanitarian Situation in Syria, 25 November 2020 Thank you, Madame President ...
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 24 November 2020
Statement by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Meeting on Iraq, 24 November 2020 Madame President, We thank the Special Representative and Head of the Unite ...
A3 + 1 Joint Statement delivered by Ambassador Jerry Matjila of the Permanent Mission of South Africa, to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Somalia, 23 November 2020
A3 + 1 Joint Statement delivered by Ambassador Jerry Matjila of the Permanent Mission of South Africa, to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Somalia, 23 November 2020 Madame President, I would like to thank ...
Minister Pandor refutes the allegations contained in the Sunday Independent Newspaper
Media Statement 22 November 2020 Minister Pandor refutes the allegations contained in the Sunday Independent Newspaper The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has noted the Headlines and accompanying story in th ...
Speaking Notes for Ms Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on the occasion of a Webinar on the importance of Cultural Diplomacy in SADC Integration, 20 November 2020, Ubuntu Radio
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Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the Joint Bilateral Commission of Cooperation (JBCC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, Maseru, 20 November 2020
Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the Joint Bilateral Commission of Cooperation (JBCC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, M ...
President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Ambassadors- and High Commissioners-Designate
Media Statement 19 November 2020 President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence from Ambassadors- and High Commissioners-Designate President Cyril Ramaphosa will later today, Thursday, 19 November 2020, receive Letters of Credence from Ambass ...
Minister Pandor leads a Ministerial delegation to a meeting with Lesotho
Media Statement 19 November 2020 Minister Pandor leads a Ministerial delegation to a meeting with Lesotho The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead a South African delegation to a Joint Bilateral Commiss ...
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Video Teleconference Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, 18 November 2020
Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Video Teleconference Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, 18 November 2020 ...
Opening Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Third South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 18 November 2020
Opening Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Third South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 18 November 2020 Programme Director, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to welco ...
Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 18 November 2020
Statement on virtual Cabinet Meeting of 18 November 2020 A. Issues in the environment 1. 12th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit 1.1. Cabinet welcomed the outcomes of the 12th BRICS Summit which, was led by President Cyr ...
South Africa and Malawi cooperation
Media Statement 17 November 2020 South Africa and Malawi cooperation South Africa and Malawi enjoy cordial relations conducted at the highest level, as evidenced by the recent official working visit of His Excellency, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, the Pre ...
Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Walid Al-Moallem, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic
Media Statement 16 November 2020 Minister Naledi Pandor conveys condolences on the passing away of His Excellency, Walid Al-Moallem, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic We would like to express our profound sad ...
South Africa embarks on Bushiri extradition process
Media Statement 15 November 2020 South Africa embarks on Bushiri extradition process Government is able to confirm that fugitives Mr Shepherd Bushiri and Ms Mary Bushiri did not leave South Africa aboard a flight on which President Lazarus Chakwe ...
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the 44th Annual Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Member States of the Group of 77, 12 November 2020
Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the 44th Annual Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Member States of the Group of 77, 12 November 2020 Programme Director, HE Dr Mohamed Irfa ...
South Africa condemns bomb attack at World War I cemetery in Jeddah
Media Statement 12 November 2020 South Africa condemns bomb attack at World War I cemetery in Jeddah The South African Government has joined the international community in strongly condemning the calculated and cowardly terrorist attack on a Worl ...
AU Chair calls for calm between Saharawi and Morocco
Media Statement 12 November 2020 AU Chair calls for calm between Saharawi and Morocco The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, has been made aware of the growing ...
President Ramaphosa to host President Chakwera of Malawi on a Working Visit
Media Statement 12 November 2020 President Ramaphosa to host President Chakwera of Malawi on a Working Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will host His Excellency, Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, for a Working Visi ...
South Africa sends condolences to the State of Palestine on the passing away of Dr Saeb Erekat
Media Statement 11 November 2020 South Africa sends condolences to the State of Palestine on the passing away of Dr Saeb Erekat The South African Government wishes to express its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the State of Pa ...
Minister Pandor to participate on the African Forum on Women Peace and Security
Media Advisory 10 November 2020 Minister Pandor to participate on the African Forum on Women Peace and Security The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will, today, 10 November 2020, at 13h00 participate in the A ...
President to participate in high-level meeting on reinforcing multilateralism
Media Statement 10 November 2020 President to participate in high-level meeting on reinforcing multilateralism President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday, 10 November 2020, participate in a virtual high-level event to be held in Madrid, Spain, ...
Joint Statement: Reinforcing Multilateralism together building on the United Nations 75th Anniversary Declaration, Madrid, 10 November 2020
Joint Statement: Reinforcing Multilateralism together building on the United Nations 75th Anniversary Declaration, Madrid, 10 November 2020 We, the Heads of State and Government and other High Level Representatives of the People’s Republic of Banglades ...
Opening Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor on occasion of the Political Consultations with the Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madame Marie Ntumba Nzeza, on 10 November 2020, Cape Town
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Recorded Statement by the African Union Chair and President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, on the occasion of the High-Level event on reinforcing Multilateralism, 10 November 2020
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Minister Pandor to host her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations
Media Invite 09 November 2020 Minister Pandor to host her DRC counterpart for Political Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will tomorrow, Tuesday, 10 November 2020, host her Democratic Republi ...