Foreign Affairs Minister speaks at the UN General Assembly

By Sasha Forbes
29 September 2008

Minister of Foreign Affair Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will later today deliver South Africa’s statement to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Minister is in New York leading the South African Government Allegation including Foreign Affairs Doctor General Ayanda Ntsaluba.

Foreign Affairs spokesperson Ronni Mamoepa says that “the theme for this year, for the United Nations General Assembly is the impact of the global food prices on poverty and hunger in the world, as well as the need to democratise the United Nations. In this regard South Africa is expected on global food prices, climate change and the reform of the United Nations, including the United Nations secretary council.”

South African is now in its second year office of non-permanent membership of the Un secretary council.