South Africa Pushes for Global Peace and Cooperation in Bilateral Meeting with Guterres
President Cyril Ramaphosa held a key bilateral meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the margins of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Ethiopia this week.
The discussions, taking place amid the summit’s focus on sustainable water security and continental priorities, offered South Africa an important platform to reiterate its longstanding foreign policy stance. Ramaphosa emphasised Pretoria’s dedication to non-violent means, advocating for peace through multilateral institutions, enhanced international cooperation, and the pursuit of a stable, development-oriented global order.
The meeting underscored strengthening ties between South Africa, the AU, and the UN, particularly in addressing shared challenges like conflict prevention, sustainable development, and global governance reform. As Africa navigates pressing issues from security to climate resilience, such engagements highlight the continent’s role in shaping multilateral solutions.
This encounter reinforces South Africa’s position as a champion of dialogue and peaceful diplomacy on the world stage.
