South Africa’s decision to abstain from the vote on United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/80/L.65 is a reflection of our principled defence of the established global climate framework, rather than a departure from our climate commitments. Having ac ...
South African Statement in explanation of Vote during the resumed Eleventh Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the draft Resolution on Support for lasting peace in Ukraine, 24 February 2026
President, Thank you for convening the Eleventh Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly to consider the draft resolution on the “Support for lasting peace in Ukraine”. It is regrettable that we are meeting on the 4th anniver ...