Parliament, Saturday, 09 June 2018 – The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation has congratulated South Africa’s appointment to a two-year non-permanent membership in the United Nations’ Security Council.
The Chairperson of the committee Mr Siphosezwe Masango said the work the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco), under the stewardship of Minister Lindiwe Sisulu is commendable.
“This is further evidence that Africa and the world still have trust in the country and South Africa is an influential global player when it comes to mediation efforts and ability. SA is happy to play a role at this level, and will continue with mediation role in various areas where there are disputes in the continent and in the world,” he said.
Mr Masango said SA has also assisted in negotiated settlements that were political in various other countries.
SA was voted into being a non-permanent member in the UN Security Council this week, a body which is constituted by five permanent members – with veto power and nine non-permanent member seats that rotate every two years.
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