SA HEADS TO UN ASSEMBLY
Ramaphosa leads delegation to discuss global crises
IMPORTANT ADDRESS: President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New York City
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PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New York City to spearhead a South African delegation during the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
This pivotal gathering which marks the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter, unfolds from September 23 to 29.
On Monday, Ramaphosa met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Royal Highness Faisal bin Al Saud to discuss the Palestinian-Israel crisis.
This critical meeting aims to reaffirm international dedication to the two-state solution while rallying support for its actual implementation, a focal point of current geopolitical discourse.
Ramaphosa will address the General Debate on Tuesday’s opening day to highlight the concerns of the Global South, amplifying South Africa's role as the Chair of the G20, ahead of the summit which will be hosted in Johannesburg in November.
He is expected to pinpoint the ongoing genocide in Gaza, conflicts in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the war in Ukraine.
On Wednesday, the President will participate in the Biennial Summit for Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy, chaired by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. South Africa aims to spotlight the disproportionate burden current global challenges impose on developing nations and advocate for enhanced international cooperation towards achieving these goals.