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Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa at the BRICS Dialogue with Developing Countries, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Tuesday, 11 June 2024   Honourable Chair, Minister Lavrov, Honourable BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Ministers of Foreign Affairs of invited countries Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,   Chairperson, colleagues the world is at

I wish to thank Minister Lavrov, our host, for bringing us together in this wonderful city. Chairperson, allow me to begin by expressing our Government and the delegation’s condolences to our Iran colleague, the overnment and its people following the tragic passing of our colleague, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian and President Raisi.

Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor at the Ceremony of her bestowal of the Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco, 17 May 2024, 14h00   Chargé d’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, HE Ambassador Ligia Maria Scherer, DIRCO Senior Management and officials, Members of the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil,

Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Lecture Responsibility of the Academy in a Time of Genocide, 8 May 2024   Programme Coordinator Salim Vally, Professor Kammila Naidoo, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Former Minister Ronnie Kasrils, Director-General Zane Dangor, Professor Samia Botmeh, Dean of Economics, Birzeit University, Advocate Diana Buttu, Ladies and Gentlemen,   It is an

Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Brazilian Foreign Ministry and Diplomatic Academy, 22 April 2024  “The Palestinian Question as an Issue of Human Rights, Self-Determination and Genocide”   Programme Director, Excellencies, Senior officials, Ladies and gentlemen,   The history of struggle against racism and apartheid in South Africa is a well-known historical record. There is less acknowledgement and

Opening Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the 10th Session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation between the Republic of South Africa and the Arab Republic of Egypt, Pretoria, 19 April 2024   Your Excellency, Mr Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ambassador Ntsiki

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the conclusion of the Working Visit to Juba, South Sudan, on 18 April 2024, delivered by Hon. Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation   Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen,   Good afternoon,   I am immensely grateful to my dear brother, President Salva Kiir Mayardit for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to me

I thank you for the opportunity to address this august body and congratulate you on your stewardship of the Conference. You can be assured of my country’s support. South Africa aligns itself with the statements to be delivered by the distinguished delegations of New Zealand on behalf of the New Agenda Coalition (NAC), and by Zimbabwe on behalf of the Group of 21 (G-21).

Let me extend my appreciation to the members of the panel for their rich and informative presentations. We welcome the proposals for the strengthened implementation of the inclusion strategy and promotion of the human rights of persons with disabilities in the UN system. We are reminded that a network of services is required to enable persons with disabilities to carry out daily tasks and participate

It is a great pleasure and honour for me to be addressing you today. I bring you warm greetings from the government and the people of South Africa. The year 2024 marks 30 years of constitutional democracy in South Africa. Our Constitution, which guides our foreign policy, took inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other key international instruments of International Law. The

We welcome His Excellency, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s call, as the G20 President, for the reinvigoration of multilateralism and the reform of global governance institutions. I want to briefly reflect on some of the statements made yesterday and refer to South Africa’s approach to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) with regards to Israel’s possible breach of the Convention on the Prevention and

I wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Government of Brazil for hosting us and look forward to a successful meeting. We also join Ambassador Viera in welcoming the African Union to its very first meeting of G20 foreign ministers as a permanent member. South fully supports the Brazilian Presidency’s focus theme of Building a Just and a Sustainable Planet. It is very appropriate

As we reflect on the past 30 years of South Africa’s foreign policy, the country can be proud of the work of our Department of International Relations and Cooperation which has consistently seen South Africa punch above its weight on the global stage. South Africa is considered a champion of human rights around the world, a leader of the Global South, and a leader on

Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO Media Briefing, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 31 January 2024   Programme Director, Deputy Ministers Mashego-Dlamini, Director-General Dangor and all DIRCO Senior officials, Ladies and gentlemen of the Media,   Thank you for honouring our invitation to this media briefing. This year we are celebrating thirty years of democracy, and we already have much

We congratulate Uganda for hosting the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement. We support the five focus areas and priorities of your Chairship. We thank Azerbaijan for the sterling way they led the Movement during the past three years.

Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Joint Media Briefing with Minister Schallenberg of Austria, DIRCO Media Briefing Room, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 14 December 2023   Your Excellency, Minister Schallenberg, Your Excellencies the Ambassadors of Austria to South Africa and of South Africa to Austria, Members of the South African and Austrian media,  

Ministerial Statement on the Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, in the National Assembly House of Parliament, 7 November 2023   Chairperson,   I should have agreed with Honourable Pumza, that the Africa National Congress is not deterred by these polls that are always meant to frighten the ANC.  We will campaign hard, and we will do well.

South Africa would like to thank the Federative Republic of Brazil for convening this open debate to discuss how we effectively move from theory to practice to enhance women’s participation in international peace and security. We appreciate the informative presentations by the briefers this morning.

We thank the Federative Republic of Brazil for convening this timely, open debate. We also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr Tor Wennesland and Ms Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator, for their briefings. The details they provided pointed to the terrible plight of innocent civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as the urgent need to ensure the

Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Political Consultations with Minister Stanley Kakubo of the Republic of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia, 20 October 2023   Your Excellency and Dear Brother, Minister Stanley Kakubo, Honourable High Commissioners, Senior Government Officials from our respective countries, Good morning to you all,   It is my pleasure to address you

Country Statement delivered by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the 23rd Council of Ministers’ Meeting of the Indian Ocean RIM Association (IORA), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 11 October 2023   Honourable Chair, Minister Ali Sabri, Honourable Ministers & Deputy Ministers present here today, IORA Secretary-General, Amb Al-Farisi, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and gentlemen,   Please allow me to

Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the passing of former Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad, 28 September 2023   The late Aziz Pahad, who passed away on 27 September 2023, will be remembered for his outstanding contribution to the fight against apartheid in South Africa and for his life-long commitment to the promotion of human rights on the international

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, to the Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on Financing for African Union Peace Support Operations, New York, 23 September 2023   Your Excellency, Lejeune Mbella Mbella, Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Cameroon and Chairperson of the PSC for the month of September 2023, Your Excellency, Moussa Faki Mahamat,

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the General Debate of Summit of Heads of State and Government of the G77 + China, on the theme: “Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation”, 16 September 2023   Chairperson, Your excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen,   I

Public Lecture by HE Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, at the UNISA 150th Anniversary celebration, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 31 July 2023   Programme Director, Dr Samuel Kifle, State Minister, Ministry of Education, HE Ambassador Xolisa Makaya, Ambassador of South Africa to Ethiopia, Ambassador Dr Muktar Kedir Abdu, Ambassador of Ethiopia to South Africa, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice Chancellor of

Closing Remarks by Minister GNM Pandor at the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Ethiopia Joint Ministerial Commission, Addis Ababa, 31 July 2023   Honourable Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, Senior Officials, Ladies and Gentlemen,   I wish to take this opportunity to thank the Senior

Opening Remarks by Minister Dr GNM Pandor, on the occasion of the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Ethiopia Joint Ministerial Commission, Addis Ababa, 31 July 2023   Honourable Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, Senior Officials, Ladies and Gentlemen,   I wish to express our sincere

Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the 12th Session of the Bi-National Commission between the Republic of South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo, 4 July 2023   Your Excellency Mr Christophe Lutundula, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dear Colleagues, Honourable Ministers from South Africa and DRC, Chargé

Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Eleventh Meeting of the South Africa-Germany Bi-National Commission, Pretoria, 27 June 2023   Your Excellency Minister Baerbock, Your Excellencies Ambassador Peschke and Ambassador Sizani, Officials from the Governments of Germany and of South Africa,   I wish to extend a warm welcome to you, Madam Minister, and

Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor at the Launch Ceremony of the Ninth Pan-African Congress in Lomé, Togo, 22 May 2023   His Excellency, President Gnassingbé, His Excellency, Professor Robert Dussey, His Excellency, Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation for the Republic of the Congo, Fellow Members of the High Committee on the Decade of African

Dr GNM Pandor Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Budget Vote Speech 2023, ‘Strengthening Partnerships to forge a more just and equitable global system’, 10 May 2023   Chairperson, Deputy Ministers Mashego-Dlamini and Botes, Chairperson Mahumapelo, Chair of the Portfolio Committee, Members of the Executive, Honourable members and guests,   Good afternoon and welcome to this debate on the 2022/2023 work of DIRCO and the

Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Charlotte Maxeke African Women Leadership Awards, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 25 March 2023   Programme Director Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi Deputy Minister Alvin Botes Deputy Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini Director-General of DIRCO, Zane Dangor DIRCO Senior Officials Members of the Mannya, Makhanya and Maxeke family Charlotte Mannya Maxeke Institute Members of

Opening Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Ministerial Session of the Second Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania, Pretoria, 15 March 2023   Your Excellency and Dear Sister, Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax, Honourable Ministers, Your Excellencies, Senior Officials from our respective Governments, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning (Habari za asubuhi),

Remarks by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, at The Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum: “The Current State of Global Peace and Security Architecture – Utilisation of Existing Capacity by Peace Institutions” Panel: Global Solidarity and Accountability, 8 March 2023   Programme Director: Ambassador Maude Dlomo, Ms Aleta Miller, UN Women Representative Madame Bineta Diop, African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace

Keynote Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, to the Forbes Africa Leading Women’s Summit Sunbet Arena, Times Square, Pretoria, 8 March 2023   Programme Director, Rakesh Wahi – Co-Founder of the ABN Group and Mrs Saloni Wahi, Sam Bhembe – Non-Executive Director of the ABN Group, Roberta Naicker – Managing Director of the ABN Group, Renuka Methil – Managing Editor

Programme Director Dr Raj Ramesar, Professor/Head of the Division of Human Genetics UCT Dr Charles Rotimi Dr Michelle Ramsay, Chair of the International Scientific Programme Committee Dr Francis Collins, Former Director National Institute of Health Distinguished delegates Ladies and Gentlemen   It is my great privilege to welcome you all to the 14th International Congress of Human Genetics, taking place for the first time in

Address by Minister GNM Pandor at the Annual Ubuntu Awards 2023, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, 11 February 2023   Programme directors. Ministers and deputy ministers. Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners. Esteemed members of the Diplomatic Corps. Members of Parliament, Leaders from business, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen,   Warm greetings to you all. I join our deputy minister in welcoming you

Tribute to former Speaker of the National Assembly, the late Dr Frene Ginwala at the Joint Sitting, Monday, 6 February 2023, City Hall, Cape Town   Madam Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chief whip of the Majority party, honourable members and the family and colleagues of Dr Frene Ginwala,   It is a privilege and deeply held honour to have the opportunity to contribute to this important

Message by Minister Pandor to the First BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa Meeting, Limpopo, South Africa, 1 February 2023   BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas, Ambassadors, Director-General Dangor, Professor Sooklal, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,   Good day to you all.   It is my pleasure to welcome you to South Africa for the first BRICS Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa meeting of 2023.   How I wish I were

Opening Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, during the 15th South Africa – European Union Ministerial Political Dialogue, in Pretoria, 27 January 2023   I wish to warmly welcome High Representative / Vice-President Borrell and the three accompanying EU Commissioners, Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen (International Partnerships); Commissioner Mairead McGuiness (Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union)

Closing Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation during the Bilateral Political Consultations with Mr Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Pretoria, 23 January 2023   Your Excellency Mr Lavrov,   The discussions of today were frank and open, and I am pleased about the progress evident on a variety of issues between our two

Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation during the Bilateral Political Consultations with Mr Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Pretoria, 23 January 2023   Your Excellency, Mr Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Colleagues,   I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your delegation

Your Excellency, Minister Çavuşoğlu Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and Esteemed Colleagues,   I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to South Africa and for making yourself available to meet in order for us to discuss matters of mutual concern, bilaterally and multilaterally during these very challenging times we find ourselves in.   Your Excellency please also allow me to

Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Bilateral Political Consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, 09 January 2023   Your Excellency, Minister Çavuşoğlu Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and Esteemed Colleagues,   I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to South Africa and

Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Bilateral Political Consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, 09 January 2023   Your Excellency, Minister Çavuşoğlu Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and Esteemed Colleagues,   I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to South Africa and

Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the end-of-the-year Media Briefing on South Africa’s foreign policy milestones, 12 December 2022   Thank you, Programme Director,   Ladies and gentlemen of the media,   Allow me to take this opportunity to send, on behalf of myself and my department, our deepest condolences to the family, friends and

Remarks by DR GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, at the World Science Forum Plenary on Science Diplomacy, Cape Town International Convention Centre, 8 December 2022   “Science for Diplomacy – how science can reboot multilateralism and global solidarity”   Programme Director, Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister for Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Professor Tamas Freund, President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Professor

Remarks by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, at the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Global Network of Focal Points, DIRCO, 6 December 2022   “Taking Practical Action to Implement the Women, Peace and Security Agenda Through Inter-Regional Cooperation”   Programme Director, Minister of State for Gender and Culture of the Republic of Uganda, Ms Peace Regis Mutuuzo,

Remarks by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, at the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Global Network of Focal Points, DIRCO, 6 December 2022   “Taking Practical Action to Implement the Women, Peace and Security Agenda Through Inter-Regional Cooperation”   Programme Director, Minister of State for Gender and Culture of the Republic of Uganda, Ms Peace Regis Mutuuzo,

Opening Remarks by Honourable Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the Mid-Term Review of the 10th BNC between the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Monday, 28 November 2022   My dear brother, His Excellency, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,

Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the Inaugural Session of the Joint Commission of Cooperation (JCC) with the Republic of Burundi, 4 November 2022   Your Excellency and dear Colleague, Honourable Minister Albert Shingiro, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Burundi.   Your Excellency, Mr Ferdinand Bashikako, Permanent Secretary

Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the General Debate of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 21 September 2022, United Nations, New York   President of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly, His Excellency Mr Csaba Kőrösi, Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr António Guterres, Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Ladies and

Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Media Briefing on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Visit to the United States of America, 12 September 2022   Good morning to you all, Members of the Media,   We have convened this briefing today to inform you about South Africa’s participation in the High-Level segment of the annual United Nations

Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the occasion of the hosting of the South Africa – United States Strategic Dialogue, 08 August 2022, Pretoria   Secretary of State, Mr Antony Blinken, Ms Heather Merritt, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Pretoria, Ambassador-designate, Reuben Brigety II, Your Excellencies, Ministers of the Government of South Africa (TBC), Assistant

Address by Dr GNM Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation at the Botswana – South Africa Business Forum, 03rd August 2022, Gaborone   Celebrating 28 Years of Trade and Investment Relations   Programme Director Mr Phenyo Moroka, Honourable Minister of Trade and Industry Mmusi Kgafela, High Commissioners of Botswana and South Africa, Captains of Industry and government officials, Ladies and gentlemen,   I

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   Programme Director, Distinguished Panellists, Officials, Ladies and gentlemen,   I wish to thank all of you for agreeing to

Address by Minister Pandor to the Conference of Palestinian Heads of Mission in Africa, Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, 26 July 2022   His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine, Dr Malki, Her Excellency, the Ambassador of Palestine to South Africa, Amb Hanan Jarrar, Excellencies, the Ambassadors of Palestine to countries in Africa, Ladies and Gentlemen,   It is my pleasure to warmly welcome our

Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor at the G20 Foreign Minister Meeting in Bali, Indonesia, 08 July 2022   “Strengthening Multilateralism”   Chairperson, Colleagues,   I thank Minister Mersurdi for the excellent arrangements and hospitality arranged for us for this G20 Meeting of foreign ministers.   Our meeting has attracted global interest as the world looks to fora such

Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor at the 24th Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Pretoria – 19 July 2022   Honourable NF Kapofi, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans of the Republic of Namibia, and Incoming Chairperson of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ,   Honourable Dr Lemogang Kwape, Minister

Minister Naledi Pandor’s Remarks to Learners at Zinikeleni Secondary School, 20 May 2022   Principal Mr Mathibela, Executive Mayor of Gert Sibande district municipality, Cllr Dan Nkosi, MEC for Education in Mpumalanga, Mr Bonakele Majuba, Chair of the School Governing Body Mr Mhlanga, Ambassador of Qatar Tariq Ali Al-Ansari, Learners of Zinikeleni Secondary School,   It is an honour to be with you today, ahead

Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations at the Seminar to mark the 20th anniversary of the African Union, hosted by the University of Cape Town, on 18 May 2022   Programme Director, Acting Vice Chancellor, Members of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, The entire leadership of the University, Alumni, Guests from outside the University, Students, Ladies and Gentlemen,  

Africa in 2063 – Removing obstacles to prosperity, Dr GNM Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, University of Cape Town, 17 May 2022   Programme Director and Dean of Humanities at UCT, Associate Professor Shose Kessi, Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini and Deputy Minister Botes, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Members of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Director General and Senior Managers from DIRCO,

Speech by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Budget Vote, 12 May 2022   ‘Consolidating South Africa’s Foreign Policy Contribution to a better Africa and Better World’   Chairman of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Honourable Supra Mahumapelo, Honourable members, Members of the executive, Guests joining us today.   South Africa has continued

Opening Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Ministerial Session of the Fifth Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Botswana, Pretoria, 21 April 2022   Your Excellency and Dear Brother, Dr Lemogang Kwape, Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Botswana, Honourable Ministers, and Deputy Ministers, Your Excellencies, Senior

Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor, Dinner hosted by the Charlotte Maxeke Institute, Saturday, 9 April 2022   Your Excellencies, The Family of Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen   It is a great privilege for me to address you at this special dinner hosted by the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute in honor of the work that is being done by the Department of International Relations

Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, during the Media Briefing on the Russia / Ukraine Conflict, 08 April 2022   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 resolution to suspend Russia

Address by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation to the South African Heads of Mission Conference, 7 April 2022   Programme Director, Deputy Minister Botes, Your Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini, Director-General, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Colleagues,   I would like to warmly welcome you to the 2022 Heads of Mission Conference, the first since the onset of

Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor at the Ministerial Third Session Bi-National Commission between the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Mozambique in Pretoria (08 – 11 March 2022)   10 March 2022   Minister Veronica Mocamo-Ndhlovu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique, Honourable Ministers of the Republic of Mozambique and

46th Session of the Human Rights Council, South Africa’s Statement for the High-Level Segment, Geneva, 28 February 2022   Mr President, Excellencies and participants,   It is a great pleasure and honour for me to be addressing you today. I bring you warm greetings from the Government and the people of South Africa.   This 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council takes place

Welcome Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of Ubuntu Awards 2022, 12 February 2022   Programme Directors, Ministers present here tonight, My sister Ms. Sophie Wilmès, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Belgium, The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Members of Parliament, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Captains

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the end-of-year Media Briefing, 14 December 2021   Thank you, Programme Director, Deputy Ministers Mashego-Dlamini and Botes, Members of the media,   This briefing is being held to provide you with an overview of work done in implementing South Africa’s foreign policy in 2021. This is the second year in

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   My Dear Brother, Honourable Minister Onyeama, Honourable Ministers, Esteemed Co-Chairs of the Senior Officials Meeting, Ambassador Losi and Aduda,

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   Program Director; Your Excellency, The Dean of the European Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Beka Dvali of Georgia; The Dean of the Americas and Mercosur Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Mairin Josefina Morena of Venezuela; Ambassadors and High Commissioners;

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   Honourable Chairperson, Honorable Members,   Thank you for the invitation to present the Annual Reports for 2020/2021 of the Department and the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (ARF).

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   Mr Abdulla Shahid, President of the General Assembly, Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,   Eight years ago, in December

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 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you all for finding time to be with us on this special evening in these new premises of both the South African Consulate in New York as well as the

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   Your Excellencies, Distinguished delegates,   South Africa welcomes the convening of the Article XIV Conference to encourage ratification and universalisation of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). This Conference is as an opportunity for the international community

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   Mr Abdulla Shahid, President of the General Assembly, Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,   South Africa is pleased to participate in the UN Food Systems Summit, and we

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   Excellencies,   South Africa is pleased that we are commemorating the 20th

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   MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Kwazi Mshengu, Huawei South Africa CEO, Mr Spawn Fan, Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Chen Xiadong, Principal of the Siqongweni School,

Remarks by Minister Pandor on occasion of the launch of the Charlotte Maxeke African Women’s Economic Justice and Rights Initiative, 23 August 2021   Excellences, The family of Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke, Distinguished guest, Ladies and gentlemen,   It is a great honor for me to address you today on such a historic occasion when we launch the Charlotte Maxeke African Women’s Economic Justice and Rights Initiative.

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   Your Excellency, Mr Volkan Bozkir, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency, Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Distinguished Excellencies, Dear Colleagues and Friends,  

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   Chairperson, Excellencies, Delegates,   I thank you for convening this online Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned

Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Minister’s Dinner with Heads of Mission from the Asia and Middle East Region resident in Pretoria, 3 June 2021   Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Chargés d’Affaires, Ms Sindi Mququ, Acting Deputy Director-General: Asia and Middle East, Senior Managers of the Department, Ladies and Gentlemen,   It is a pleasure and honour for me

Contribution to the Joint Sitting by Dr GNM Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation: Debate on the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution, 28 May 2021   ‘On twenty-five years of our Constitution’   Honourable deputy speaker, honourable members I thank the ANC Chief Whip for giving the rare privilege of participating in this debate commemorating twenty five years since the adoption of the

Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Budget Vote in Parliament on 20 May 2021   Members of the media,   The theme   Our theme for this year’s budget vote is “Building Back Better, Honouring the Legacy of Charlotte Maxeke”.   Our Government declared 2021, the year of Charlotte Maxeke. Our theme, therefore,

Budget Speech by Dr Naledi Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation on 20 May 2021   Topic: Building back better, to advance the legacy of Charlotte Maxeke   Chairperson Members of the Executive Honourable Members Guests joining us today   We return to Parliament for this Budget Vote debate following an unexpectedly tumultuous financial year. While we have made every effort to act on

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   Your Excellency, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr Faki Moussa Mahamat; Your Excellencies, Members of the Executive Council; Commissioners

Speech by Minister Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Parliamentary Debate on the Cuban doctors in South Africa, 04 March 2021   Honourable Speaker and Deputy Speaker, Honourable Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Honourable Members, Colleagues, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,   I am pleased to be part of this debate, which reaffirms the moral value of the revolutionary and

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   Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Riyad al-Maliki, Foreign Affairs Minister of the State of Palestine, Fellow panellists, Ladies

Address by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Chatham House London Virtual Engagement, 20 January 2021   Head of Chatham House Africa Programme, Dr Alex Vine, Your Excellency, High Commissioner Tambo, Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Audience, Ladies and gentlemen,   Theme: ‘South Africa’s Foreign Policy: Reflections on the United Nations

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   Programme Director, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,   Compliments of the new season to you all! I would also like to welcome you to PIDA week 2020.   We are brought together today by commitment to our

Remarks by the South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, H E Dr GNM Pandor, during the 20th Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting on 17 December 2020 Your Highness, Chair of IORA, Honourable Ministers, Senior Officials, 2020 has been an extra-ordinary year and the Chair has successfully led IORA by ensuring we complete our 2020 programme. COVID-19 has changed all our lives, but what

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Media Briefing on International Developments for the year 2020, 14 December 2020 1. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on all of our lives during this past year.  It has affected the way we live, the way we work and the way we interact with

Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Working Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, to South Africa on Monday, 14 December 2020 Your Highness, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi

Statement delivered by Minister Pandor during the Virtual Meeting of the 13th Extra-Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union on the AfCFTA held on 5 December 2020 Your Excellency, President Ramaphosa, the Chairperson of the African Union, Your Majesties, Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Excellencies and Heads of Delegations, Excellency, Mr Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Distinguished Guests,

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 Fellow members of the Security Council, Assistant Secretaries-General, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, Invited Member States, South Africa is honoured to preside over this meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Security Sector Governance

Virtual Lecture by Minister GNM Pandor on the “BRICS Approach to the Post-COVID-19 Recovery”, on 1 December 2020 at 17h00 Honourable Chairperson of the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT), Prof. Siphamandla Zondi, Distinguished delegates of the SABTT and the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS), Ladies and gentlemen, At the outset, allow me to thank the South African BRICS Think Tank

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 Webinar focusing on violence and harassment in the world of work. Violence and harassment in the world of work deprive employees of their dignity and

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 My Dear Sister, Honourable Minister, Matšepo Molise-Ramakoae, Honourable Ministers, Your Excellencies, Senior Officials from our respective Governments, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Afternoon,

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 Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and, Chairperson of Member States of the Group of 77, Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister for

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 Your Excellency and Dear Sister, Minister Tumba Nzeza, Honourable Ambassador and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Guests from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dear

Panel Discussion Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of DIRCO-UN Webinar United Nations Day commemoration: “The importance of multilateralism in building back better for a post-COVID-19 world”, 30 October 2020 On 24 October, South Africa joined the international community in observing United Nations (UN) Day, which marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the

Welcome Remarks by HE Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of DIRCO-UN Webinar United Nations Day commemoration: “The importance of multilateralism in building back better for a post-COVID-19 world”, Friday, 30 October 2020 UN Resident Coordinator Ms Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Prof Tawana Kupe, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Pretoria, Ms Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Chief Executive of the South African Institute of International

Message by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of United Nations Day, Saturday, 24 October 2020 I am really pleased to have this opportunity to deliver this message of commemoration on United Nations Day, in celebration of this important anniversary. Today, we join the international community in celebrating a significant anniversary of the founding of the United Nations,

Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the Security Council High-Level Debate on a Comprehensive Review of the situation in the Gulf Region, 20 October 2020 Mr President, South Africa wishes to commend the Russian Federation for your stewardship of the Security Council for the month of October and I thank you, Minister Lavrov,

Opening Remarks prepared for 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, during the 37th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council on 13 to 14 October 2020 Excellency, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr Faki Moussa Mahamat Excellencies, Members of the Executive Council, The Deputy-Chairperson of

Briefing Statement on the re-opening of the borders and ports of entry for international travellers, Wednesday, 30 September 2020 Fellow South Africans, esteemed travellers and visitors to our beloved country and members of the media, thank you for allowing us, the Ministers tasked with immigration, tourism, health, transport and international relations and cooperation the opportunity to come before you to explain and to give necessary

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralism themed: “Our Commitment and Contribution to Building Back Better”, 25 September 2020 Distinguished Delegates, South Africa welcomes this discussion and hopes all of us will continue to ensure our global collaboration does serve the greater good. Africa has been severely impacted by the pandemic

Online Lecture at the WITS School of Governance on the theme ‘South Africa’s place in the changing Global Order’ delivered by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, 16 September 2020 Programme Director, Vice Chancellor, Wits University, Professor Adam Habib, Head of School: Wits School of Governance, Professor Mzukisi Qobo, Members of the University Council, Staff of the Wits School of Governance, Your

Statement of the Republic of South Africa to the United Nations Security Council regarding the Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security: Sexual Violence in Conflict by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, 17 July 2020   Mr President,   I would like to thank the Federal Republic of Germany for convening today’s open debate on women, peace, and security: sexual violence

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, during the Nelson Mandela Day Outreach Programme and Virtual Celebration, 17 July 2020   Programme Director,   South African Ambassador to South Korea, Princess Zenani Mandela-Dlamini,   CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Mr Sello Hatang,   Distinguished Guests,   Ladies and Gentlemen,   It is my singular honour to participate in this year’s

Speaking Notes by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on Repatriations of South Africans stranded abroad, 21 May 2020   Following the declaration of the State of Disaster by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which saw South Africa implementing the national lockdown on 26 March 2020, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has facilitated the repatriation of 5 239 South Africans

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa: Africa Dialogue Series 2020: COVID-19 and Silencing the Guns in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities: 20 May 2020   Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Deputy Secretary-General, President of the UN General Assembly, AU Commissioners, The EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, The Executive Director for UN Women,

Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the arrival of Cuban Medical Brigade at Waterkloof Air Force Base, 26 April 2020   Programme Director, Your Excellency Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Honourable Ministers of Defence and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Deputy Minister of Health, Estimados Camaradas, nuestros hermanos y hermanas Cubanos, (Comrades, our Cuban brothers and sisters),  

Speaking Notes for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Press Briefing on South Africa’s Response to COVID-19 pandemic – 31 March 2020   South Africans stranded Abroad   The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented and is giving rise to problems and challenges that governments across the world are struggling to deal with. Over the last two months the world has

Remarks delivered by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration and 30-Years Anniversary Celebration of the Independence of the Republic of Namibia, 21 March 2020   Your Excellency, Dr Hage Geingob, Excellencies, Heads of State and government, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and gentlemen,   I am

Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Bilateral Consultations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Prof Augusto Santos Silva, 21 February 2020, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria   Your Excellency, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Prof Augusto Santos Silva, The Ambassador of Portugal to South Africa, Ambassador Carvalho. Distinguished Members of the

Keynote Address by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, at the Book Launch of the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), Pretoria, 03 February 2020   The Programme Director, The Executive Director of MISTRA, Mr Joel Netshitenzhe, MISTRA Board of Advisors and Advisory Council, The Management Committee of MISTRA, The Editors of and Contributors to the Book Project, MISTRA Staff, Distinguished Guests,

Welcome Remarks by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Dr Naledi Pandor, at the DIRCO-Hosted Africa Heads of Mission Conference, OR Tambo Building, Pretoria, 28 January 2020   Your Excellencies, the Ministers, Deputy Ministers of International Relations and Co-operation, Director General, High Commissioners and Ambassadors, Ladies and Gentlemen,   Thank you for joining us for this preparatory session on the historic leadership role our

Address at Raisina Dialogue, India by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, 16 January 2020: ‘Education as a foundation for democracies, development and Multilateralism’   Dr Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation, Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen,   I wish to thank the foundation for inviting me to speak at and attend the Raisina Dialogues, a critical

Tribute by Minister Dr Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Memorial Service in honour of the late Ambassador Radhi-Sghaiar Bachir of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to South Africa, DIRCO Conference Centre, 2 December 2019   Programme Director The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the DRC: H.E. Mp’oko Members of the Diplomatic Corps Staff of the Embassy of the Sahrawi Arab

Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, MP, at UNISA, on 18 November 2019   SYMPOSIUM “BEST PATH TOWARDS A PROSPEROUS ZIMBABWE”   Professor Mandla Makhanya Vice Chancellor of UNISA Professor Cheryl Hendricks, Head of Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) Dr Somadoda Fikeni, UNISA Dr Philani Mthembu, Executive Director, Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD) Dr Vasu Gounden, Founder and

Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor on South Africa’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council, 18 November 2019   Members of the Media,   Welcome to this briefing in which we will provide an overview of the outcomes of South Africa’s Presidency of the United Nation’s Security Council (UNSC) in October and the progress achieved in our

Address by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the 15th Year Anniversary Gala Dinner: Islamic Relief South Africa at The Houghton Hotel, Johannesburg, on 8 November 2019   The role of civil society in advancing human security   Greetings, CEO of Islamic Relief and staff Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen.   I wish to begin by congratulating Islamic relief

Opening Remarks and Country Statement by Minister GNM Pandor at the 19th Meeting of the IORA Council of Ministers (COM), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, 7 November 2019   Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Distinguished Senior Officials and Delegates,   On behalf of IORA, I wish to welcome you all to the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi for the 19th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting. As

Pre-Investment Conference Briefing by Minister Naledi Pandor to the South African Heads of Missions Abroad on 05 November 2019 at the Sandton Convention Centre   Excellences, Ambassadors and High Commissioners Senior Management of the Department Ladies and Gentlemen   Welcome home for this brief visit and thank you for the work that you have done in identifying potential investors for the Second Investment Conference. I

Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, for the 10-year Anniversary of the Establishment of the Mandate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Wednesday, 30 October 2019   Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG), Ms Pramila Patten,   Ministers,   Distinguished Representatives,   I would like to extend my thanks to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General

Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, 29 October 2019   Ministers, Heads of Delegations, Distinguished Representatives, Ladies and Gentlemen,   I thank you all for participating in our discussion today.   Women from diverse contexts across the world continue to face

Statement by Dr GNM Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, during the UN Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, Monday, 28 October 2019   Members of the Council,   South Africa firmly believes that the question of peace in the Middle East will not be resolved unless the question of Palestine

Statement by H.E. Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, on the occasion of the Interactive Debate of the 18th Summit of the NAM, themed: “NAM Baku Summit: Upholding the Bandung Principles to ensure concerted and adequate Response to the Challenges of the Contemporary World,” Baku, Azerbaijan, 26 October 2019   Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government Honorable Ministers

Opening Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on the occasion of the Ministerial Session of the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pretoria, 2 October 2019   My Dear Brother, Honourable Minister Onyeama,   Honourable Ministers,   Your Excellencies,   Senior Officials from our respective Governments,  

Closing Remarks by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation on the occasion of the Ministerial Session of the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pretoria, 2 October 2019   My Dear Brother, Honourable Minister, Mr Geoffrey, Onyeama   Honourable Ministers,   Your Excellencies,   Senior Officials from our respective

Remarks by Minister GNM Pandor on the occasion of the Dinner commemorating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, 1 October 2019   Your Excellency Ambassador Mahash Saeed Salem Mahash Alhameli,   Dean of the Arab Missions, His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Lemine Ould Hanani   Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, High Commissioners and members of the diplomatic corps,   Distinguished guests,

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the General Debate of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations, New York, 28 September 2019   [Acknowledgement to the Minister from Botswana, the preceding speaker, and the historic linkages between South Africa and its neighbouring country]   Mr President, South Africa wishes to congratulate you, and we are pleased to have

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of the 43rd Annual Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77, United Nations Headquarters, New York, 27 September 2019   United Nations Secretary-General Guterres, Distinguished delegates, I am pleased to join you, Chairperson, in congratulating Azerbaijan for its admission to this

Statement by Minister Naledi Pandor: Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations, 26 September 2019, New York   Honourable Minister Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia   Honourable Minister Ernesto Araújo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil   Honourable Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India   Honourable Minister Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of China   Your Excellencies,

Statement by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the Security Council Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa: Partnership to strengthen Regional Peace and Security, 26 September 2019   Minister Lavrov,   We thank you for convening this meeting. We appreciate the useful briefings from Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission and

Statement by H.E. Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, during the UN Security Council Meeting on “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organisations in maintaining international peace and security: the contribution of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in countering terrorist threats”,

Speech by Minister Naledi Pandor, MP, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation on the occasion of the African Diaspora Engagement held at DIRCO Conference Centre on 20 September 2019   Your Excellency Ambassador Mpoko, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps   Members of the Diplomatic Corps   The Chairperson of the African Diaspora Forum   Fellow Africans   Thank you for accepting and honouring our

Remarks by Minister Naledi Pandor on the occasion of the Media Briefing on South Africa’s participation in the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York from 24 – 30 September 2019   16 September 2019   Members of the media – Good Afternoon   In our last media briefing, ahead of the SADC Summit in Tanzania, we promised to regularly brief

Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor (MP), on President’s Outgoing Visit and upcoming SADC Summit in Tanzania, 11 August 2019   Members of the Media – Good morning,   Thank you for joining us for this briefing. Yesterday, we received the sad news of a fuel tanker explosion that tragically killed over 60 people in Tanzania. I wish

Media Statement by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, on the occasion of the Budget Vote Speech, 11 July 2019, Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament, Cape Town   Deputy Minister Botes; Director-General Mahoai and DIRCO officials; Ladies and gentlemen of the media   Introduction   This afternoon at 14h00, I will present the Budget Vote of the Department of International Relations and

Address by Dr GNM Pandor, Budget Vote Speech, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, on 11 July 2019 at 14h00 at the National Assembly, Parliament   Accelerating Economic Diplomacy towards a better South Africa, Africa and world   Honourable Chairperson, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Honourable Members, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, members of the Diplomatic Corps and Representatives of International Organisations, Colleagues, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and

Address by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Minister’s Breakfast in honour of the Diplomatic Corps, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 1, Ballroom East, Cape Town, on 22 June 2019   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini Deputy Minister Botes Ambassador Mpoko – Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Excellencies Ambassadors and High Commissioners Director-General Moahai Deputy Directors-General Senior

Address by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the ID4Africa Movement, held at Emperors Palace Convention Centre, Ekurhuleni, on 18 June 2019   Programme Director Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi Executive Chairman of ID4Africa, Dr Joseph Atick African government officials Representatives of international agencies and development organisations, Industry experts Distinguished guests Ladies

Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, during an event to welcome the new DIRCO Principals, Tuesday, 4 June 2019   Thank you very much Ambassador Losi and thank you to the Director-General.   Let me begin by showing you that I am learning.   Ambassador Losi, our programme director, Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini, Deputy Minister Botes, Director-General Mahoai, Deputies Directors-General,