Posts in category: Minister Pandor

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 ...

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 trag ...

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, Beloved members of my family, Distin ...

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 Butt ...

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 study of the influenc ...

Your Excellency, Mr Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ambassador Ntsiki Mashimbye, South Africa’s Ambassador to Egypt, Ambassador Ahmed El Fadly, Egypt’s Ambassador to South Africa, Senior Government Offici ...

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 and my delegation since our arrival here ...

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 delegat ...

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 i ...

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 ou ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. Sou ...

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 celebrat ...

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.

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,   I wish to begin by once again thanking Minister Schall ...

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 ag ...

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 informativ ...

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 detail ...

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 a ...

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   ...

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 h ...

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, Leje ...

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 ...

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 Educ ...

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 ...

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 Af ...

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 Cong ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, Mmam ...

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 ...

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: Glob ...

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 ...

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 H ...

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 Commiss ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 welcom ...

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   ...

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, 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 ...

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 E ...

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 E ...

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,   ...

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 reboo ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Niger ...

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 ...

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 77 ...

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 o ...

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 Blinke ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 tha ...

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, Ministe ...

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, Ch ...

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 ...

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, ...

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’   C ...

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 Exce ...

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 privi ...

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 yo ...

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, Dep ...

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) &n ...

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 t ...

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 ...

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 th ...

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, ...

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 Eur ...

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   Honourab ...

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 ...

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 fi ...

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 deleg ...

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 Assemb ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 gentlem ...

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 Excel ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 de ...

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 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 Me ...

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, o ...

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 ...

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 Excellen ...

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 Com ...

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, Ladie ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 A ...

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, ...

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, Assistan ...

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 S ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Exce ...

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 worl ...

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”, Frida ...

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 Natio ...

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 Pr ...

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 ...

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 all ...

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 Septem ...

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, ...

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 &nb ...

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 Kore ...

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, whic ...

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 Gu ...

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, ...

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 pande ...

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 ...

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, Pret ...

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 Dire ...

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 M ...

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 t ...

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 Dir ...

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 Profe ...

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 ...

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 s ...

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 Off ...

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 Departme ...

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 Secretar ...

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 Delegat ...

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   Memb ...

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 concerte ...

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 ...

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 N ...

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, &n ...

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     Mr President, South Africa wishes to congratulate you ...

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 S ...

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 ...

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 2 ...

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 ...

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 th ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 2 ...

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 ...

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. &nbs ...