We have always believed that the freedom we won – and the international solidarity from which we benefited – imposes a duty on us to support the struggles of those who continue to experience colonialism and oppression.   South Africa continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine, who, having endured decades of illegal occupation, are now experiencing indescribable suffering.   South Africa has acted in accordance with its obligations under the Genocide Convention by instituting proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice.   We are fully committed to the articles of the United Nations Charter, including the principle that all members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means.   We support the principle of respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states and peoples.   We continue to participate in the different peace processes seeking to bring about a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.   South African delegations have been instrumental in developing a framework for negotiations towards a just peace in Ukraine based on the UN Charter and international law.   South Africa continues to advance its agenda of cooperation and multilateralism through its membership of the United Nations, African Union, the Non-Aligned Movement and BRICS group of countries.   As humanity confronts unprecedented challenges, we are determined that a reformed and representative United Nations must be at the centre of global affairs.   We will continue to push for progress on the reform of the UN Security Council into a more inclusive, more effective body that is able to ensure peace and security.    The work we do and what we stand for needs to be explained to many key players, especially to our trading partners and the many countries and leaders we interact with on the global stage.   With a view to explaining the many positions that we have taken and in particular the objectives we wish to achieve during our Presidency of the G20, I have decided to send a delegation of government and other leaders to various capitals on our continent and across the world.   This delegation will interact with various key players on a variety of matters that affect South Africa’s interests. #SONA2025 #AWorkingNation #BetterAfricaBetterWorld