to the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council
1 March 2007
South Africa is today, Thursday, 1 March 2007 humbled to assume the
Presidency of the United Nations Security Council. In this regard, we are
honoured to serve the peoples of Africa, the South, and the world at large in
this capacity.
"Coming two months after our assumption of the non permanent seat of the
United Nations Security Council, this major responsibility within the Security
Council is indeed an honour for both the government and people of South
Africa."
"We assume this responsibility fully aware of the current global political
situation and will thus work with all members of the Security Council to ensure
a collective response to these global challenges within the context of our
firmly held view that the United Nations must remain central to the resolution
of challenges facing humanity today," said Minister Dlamini Zuma.
"Accordingly, South Africa commits itself to consulting with all members of
the Security Council, both permanent and non-permanent, in the execution of
this global responsibility to ensure the maintenance of international peace and
security," continued Minister Dlamini Zuma.
"In pursuance of this global mandate thrust upon us by the membership of the
Security Council, our representatives in the United Nations are currently in
consultations with all members of the Security Council with a view to
finalising the agenda of the Security Council which will guide the work of the
Council for the month of March. We wish them well in their endeavours,"
concluded Minister Dlamini Zuma.
For further information, please contact:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell:082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
1 March 2007
