The Government of South Africa and the United Nations in South Africa invite members of the media to attend the signing ceremony of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2026–2030 on Friday, 10 July 2026.
The signing ceremony marks the start of a five-year partnership to support South Africa's national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Cooperation Framework sets out the strategic direction for collaboration between the government and the United Nations system from 2026 to 2030.
It reaffirms a shared commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth, reducing inequality, strengthening institutions, protecting the environment, and ensuring that no one is left behind.
The Cooperation Framework will be signed by the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Maropene Ramokgopa, on behalf of the Government of South Africa, and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa, Mr Nelson Muffuh, on behalf of the United Nations.
The event will also be attended by senior representatives from national government, civil society organisations, foundations, members of the diplomatic corps, United Nations entities and development partners.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:
Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Time: 08:30 for 09:00
Venue: Auditorium, Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), 1035 Tshedimosetso House, Pretoria
RSVP:
Ms Alucia Sekgathume
Cell: 082 698 2364
E-mail: alucia@dpme.gov.za
Enquiries:
Mr Phetole Rampedi
Ministerial Spokesperson
Cell: 082 633 2016
E-mail: phetole@dpme.gov.za
Ms Eunice Namugwe
United Nations Information Centre
Cell: +27 71 682 8310
E-mail: namugwe@un.org
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