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Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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Minister Lamola welcomes Botswana’s commitment to fostering closer ties and facilitating trade with South Africa

Botswana is a significant trade partner for South Africa, accounting for approximately 15% of our country’s total vegetable exports as of 2021

On 18 December 2024, Minister Ronald Lamola received correspondence from his counterpart in Botswana, Dr Phenyo Butale, informing him of the new administration’s decision to gradually lift the ban on vegetable imports from South Africa. This letter follows a congratulatory message sent by Minister Lamola to Dr Butale on his…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa condemns Israeli Defence Force (IDF) massacres of 100 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hours

South Africa calls on Israel to end its genocidal aggression, forced displacement and starvation of the Palestinian people as a method of warfare in the Gaza Strip

South Africa condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous massacres committed by the Israeli Defence Force across Gaza yesterday, which killed approximately 100 Palestinians, mostly women and children. In one of the massacres, 75 Palestinians from two families were killed in air strikes on two homes in the northern…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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Deputy Minister Moraka to host the Sixth South Africa-Vietnam Partnership Forum

This forum represents a continued commitment to fostering strong bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for mutual benefit and development

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will co-host the Sixth South Africa-Vietnam Partnership Forum with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Nguyen Minh Hang, on Tuesday, 27 November 2024, in Pretoria. It is expected that the Sixth Partnership…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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Deputy Minister Botes to co-chair the South Africa-Poland Political Consultations

The Bilateral Political Consultations between the two countries take place annually based on the Protocol on Consultations signed in Pretoria on 19 September 1995

The Deputy Minister Alvin Botes will co-chair the South Africa-Poland Political Consultations with his counterpart, HE Mr Andrzej Szejna, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, on 29 November 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. The consultations will provide an opportunity for the Deputy Minister…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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Statement by the Government of South Africa on the Commemoration of the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

The international community must work tirelessly in assisting the Palestinian people to achieve their aspirations of freedom, justice, and an independent Palestinian State

The South African Government joins the international community in commemorating the 47th United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, as well as renewing South Africa’s shared commitment to a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine. This year, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation,…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes in Switzerland for High-Level Consultations

The meeting provides a platform for the two governments to review the status of bilateral relations, explore new partnership opportunities and exchange insights on global and regional issues

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, arrived in Bern, Switzerland, on Sunday, 24 November 2024, for the 11th Meeting of the South Africa-Switzerland High-Level Consultations (HLC). The meeting provides a platform for the two governments to review the status of bilateral relations, explore new partnership…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa condemns attack in Syria

The recent attack of 14 November 2024 in the Damascus suburb of Mazzeh, in proximity to the South African Embassy, other diplomatic missions and United Nations offices, is a blatant disregard of international law

The South African Government condemns in the strongest possible terms the continued acts of aggression carried out by the State of Israel on the Syrian Arab Republic. The recent attack of 14 November 2024 in the Damascus suburb of Mazzeh, in proximity to the South African Embassy, other diplomatic missions…

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South Africa welcomes the convening of the Sixth Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty)

States Parties reaffirmed the decision taken by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on 30 July 2024 to dismiss the former Executive Secretary, Mr Enobot Agboraw

South Africa welcomes the convening and the outcome of the Sixth Conference of States Parties (CSP) to the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty (Pelindaba Treaty) held from 24 to 25 October 2024 at the Headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. States Parties to the Treaty reaffirmed…

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Deputy Minister Botes concludes visit to Italy, where he represented South Africa in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting

Italy’s focus on Africa has been integral as it continues to promote its newly launched Piano Mattei Plan, which seeks to establish an equal partnership model with the African continent

Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his visit to Pescara, Italy, where he participated in the G7 Development Ministerial Meeting of Outreach Countries and International Organisations. The meeting took place on 23 and 24 October 2024. The outreach sessions of the G7 have been…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

CHOGM 2024 will adopt at least one standalone declaration, namely the Commonwealth Oceans Declaration, highlighting the need to protect the oceans

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will lead a South African delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) scheduled to take place in Apia, Samoa, from 25 to 26 October 2024. This year’s CHOGM will be convened under the theme, Our Resilient Common…