The ANC says it continues to engage in conflict resolution in Africa and around the world in an attempt to support development and provide a commitment to peace. The ANC's NEC international relations sub-committee yesterday unveiled six manifesto priorities. How we aim to “build a better Africa and world” by supporting development and peace efforts on the continent and the world by strengthening trade and investment relationships with other countries and working to reform international institutions. focused. Committee member and Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor said the South…
The ANC says it continues to engage in conflict resolution in Africa and around the world in an attempt to support development and provide a commitment to peace.
The ANC's NEC international relations sub-committee yesterday unveiled six manifesto priorities.
How we aim to “build a better Africa and world” by supporting development and peace efforts on the continent and the world by strengthening trade and investment relationships with other countries and working to reform international institutions. focused.
SA Part of changing the world for the better
Commission member and International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor said South Africa is part of a community of nations that includes member states of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICs). Said to be part of the. ) and the Southern African Development Community.
This has allowed us to play an important role in changing the world for the better.
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He said people should not undermine SA's ability to continue to grow and make important contributions to Africa and the world.
Election manifesto priorities 6
Mr Pandor said Priority 6 of the party's election manifesto influenced the decision of the ANC's 55th Congress in 2022 to actively contribute to building a better Africa and a better world.
SA should continue to be an ambassador of peace.
“Those of us who have witnessed the benefits of ending apartheid in our country must become ambassadors of peace. We know that when there is conflict and struggle, we cannot focus on development,” she said. Ta.
“It is therefore essential to help countries on the continent achieve peace so that they too can focus on what is right.”
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Mr Pandor said the ANC's commitment is to actively contribute to the implementation of the AU's Agenda 2063, to transform the world through initiatives and interventions in trade, economic development, peace, security, agriculture, food security, science and technology. The goal is to strengthen ties in the Global South through BRICS. .
“Since the conference, the South African flag has been flown high around the world in support of a better Africa and a better world. We are committed to progressive internationalism and cooperation for mutual prosperity. ” she said.
Questions regarding capacity as a peace ambassador
But SA is beset by economic recession, housing problems and unemployment, leading many to question his ability as an ambassador of peace.
“I think these are all being used by someone who is trying to mislead the South African people.
“Our public institutions continue to function very well,” Pandor said.
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“Of course, as everyone knows, there are problems with service delivery and these need to be addressed and addressed. “I don't think that's entirely correct,” she added.
attempt to distract
But Efficient Group chief economist Dawee Root said this was an attempt by the ANC to distract.
“They have failed absolutely miserably. In South Africa, they have destroyed almost every municipality in their charge,” he said.
“They have destroyed almost all state-owned enterprises. Above all, the financial accounting is in complete disarray.
“Unemployment is bad and economic growth is non-existent. So clearly the ANC is a disaster for South Africa and this is clearly an attempt to distract people and a political move by the party.” Mr. Root said.
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