Department of International Relations and Co-operation - Republic of South Africa
Department of International Relations and Co-operation - Republic of South Africa
09/21/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/21/2025 00:28
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week Media Programme
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the premier multilateral platform for addressing pressing global issues, including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, and international cooperation. South Africa has a longstanding tradition of active participation at UNGA, reflecting its commitment to multilateralism, human rights, and global governance reform.
For the 2025 session in New York, the South African delegation is expected to play a critical role in advancing national priorities, strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations, and promoting Africa's collective voice in international affairs. South Africa will also use the opportunity to amplify its priorities for the G20 Presidency.
South Africa's participation at UNGA 2025 comes at a time when the international community faces significant challenges: post-pandemic recovery, conflicts affecting global stability, climate adaptation, unilateral tariffs by the USA, and the restructuring of multilateral institutions.
South Africa will host side events on the margins of UNGA as follows:
| Event | Date | Time | Venue |
| G20 Social Summit Side Event | Tuesday, 23 September 2025 | 09:00 | Etc. venues, 601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 |
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Inaugural Ministerial-level Dinner on Africa and the Global Order
Cover: Opening remarks, journalists are invited individually in their personal capacity (no interviewing) to attend the reception for the principals beforehand. |
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 | 16:45 | International Peace Institute, 777 United Nations Plaza, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017 |
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G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting
Cover: Opening remarks |
Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 10:00 | Economic and Social Council Chamber (ECOSOC), UNHQ |
For RSVPs: Kgopotso Rapakuana, +27 730583876, [email protected]
Enquiries: Mr Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
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