President Ramaphosa to address the 79th Session

Media Statement

24 September 2024

President Ramaphosa to address the 79th Session

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday, 24 September 2024, address the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York.

The theme identified by the President of UNGA79 is, Unity in diversity, for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for everyone everywhere.

The General Debate provides a platform for South Africa to highlight the importance of strengthening multilateralism and international cooperation in addressing global challenges.

President Ramaphosa is expected to speak between 11h30-12h30 EST

(17h30-18h30 CAT).

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

www.thepresidency.gov.za