President Cyril Ramaphosa leads South African delegation at UNGA80 in New York. Image: SABC
(The Post News)- President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in New York to lead South Africa’s delegation at the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), which will take place from 23 to 29 September.
The gathering will be held under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development, and human rights.”
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed the president’s arrival in a statement, citing that “President Ramaphosa will use this platform to amplify the voice of the Global South, advance South Africa’s G20 mandate, and advocate for peace, development, and the protection of human rights.”
On Monday, Ramaphosa will participate in a Two-State Solution High-Level Meeting convened by French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Royal Highness Faisal bin Al Saud. The meeting will reaffirm international commitments to the two-state solution and rally support for its implementation.
Ramaphosa Will Speak at the UN General Assembly
Ramaphosa is expected to address the UN General Debate on Tuesday. The debate will focus on urgent global crises, including the genocide in Gaza, the wars in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the conflict in Ukraine. “South Africa comes to the UNGA as a trusted mediator, committed to building bridges and championing dialogue over discord,” Magwenya said.
On Wednesday, Ramaphosa will join world leaders at the Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Global Economy, convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. South Africa is expected to highlight the disproportionate impact of global economic challenges on developing countries and call for stronger cooperation to achieve the UN’s 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
On Thursday, Ramaphosa will lead the opening segment of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, reinforcing South Africa’s role in shaping economic and peacebuilding initiatives. “The UNGA80 comes at a time of great geopolitical tension.
“South Africa will continue to call for dialogue, justice, and a global order that prioritizes peace, equality, and sustainable development for all,” said Magwenya.
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