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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…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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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…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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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…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa: Taipei Liaison Office relocation mischaracterised

The Trade Office will be appropriately placed in Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with concern the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison Office (TLO). South Africa’s democratic Government severed political and diplomatic ties with Taiwan in 1997. This is consistent with resolution 2758 of the United Nations General Assembly, which is widely…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law

Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on the city centre since the war against Lebanon began

Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a sovereign state, and a grave violation of international law. The international community cannot afford to remain indifferent. Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa and the African Union (AU) Commission to hold Consultative Meeting on the G20

South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 presents a unique opportunity to place Africa’s developmental priorities at the top of the agenda, as well as advocating for economies of the Global South Africa

The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Zane Dangor, who serves as South Africa’s G20 Sherpa, will host consultations on the G20 with his African Union Commission (AUC) counterpart, HE Ambassador Albert Muchanga, G20 Sherpa and Commissioner of Economy, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM).…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa: Minister Lamola concludes a successful working visit to Washington D. C., United States of America (USA)

He expressed optimism about the potential for continued frank engagements on geopolitical matters based on mutual respect and identified areas for cooperation

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, successfully concluded a productive Working Visit to Washington, D. C. During his visit, he engaged with key stakeholders, including the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa, the Congressional Black Caucus, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and various bipartisan think tanks. Minister…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful visit to Indonesia

During the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF), Deputy Minister Botes presented South Africa’s intervention at the Joint Leaders Session

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his successful visit to Bali, Indonesia, where he participated in the High-Level Forum on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships (HLF-MSP) and the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) from 1-3 September 2024. The two events were convened under the theme, Bandung Spirit for…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
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Minister Ronald Lamola hails economic diplomacy milestones in the South Africa-Japan relations

South Africa’s economic diplomacy efforts continue to yield results in 2024, as evidenced by breakthroughs for our avocado industry, with the opening of new big markets in Japan, China, and India

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is in Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. Ahead of the opening ceremony of the TICAD Ministerial meeting, Minister Lamola had a business roundtable discussion with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) to further strengthen economic…