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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

International Relations (IR) and Defence Committee Chairpersons Express Concern Over Reported Remarks by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief in Iran

The committees will have a joint meeting to engage with the ministers of the Department of Defence and Military Veterans, and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on the issue

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, Mr Dakota Legoete, and the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, have noted with concern the reported remarks made by General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), during his…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Absence of Synergy on Diplomatic Messaging May Harm South Africa’s Potential, International Relations (IR) Committee Chair

Mr Mahumapelo said the committee believes that the government must be given space to consider how it will rebuild lasting relationships with the US that will be beneficial to South Africans and Americans alike

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, has called on all government departments and officials to let the President give guidance on matters related to diplomacy and the US. Mr Mahumapelo said diplomatic relations is a complex terrain and needs to be monitored…

United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

President of Human Rights Council appoints Max du Plessis of South Africa as member of Iran fact-finding mission

Mr. du Plessis is a South African barrister and academic whose career has been characterised by his involvement on justice and human rights issues

The President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Jürg Lauber (Switzerland), has announced the appointment of Mr. Max du Plessis of South Africa to serve as an independent member of the Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran. Mr. du Plessis replaces Ms. Shaheen Sardar Ali of Pakistan on the…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran |

Iran Egypt Foreign Ministers hold telephone conversation

The Egyptian Foreign Minister welcomed the end of the Zionist regime’s aggression and stressed his country’s continued efforts to help de-escalate tensions in the region

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Badr Abdelatty, the Foreign Minister of Egypt, held a telephone conversation on Monday, to discuss the latest regional developments following the cessation of the Zionist regime’s military aggression against Iran. In the conversation, Araghchi pointed to the…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Speaks with Iranian President Pezeshkian

The call underscored Egypt's continued endeavors to exert all necessary efforts to solidify the ceasefire agreement

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi expressed Egypt's absolute rejection of the recent Iranian missile attack targeting the State of Qatar.  The President emphasized Egypt's condemnation of any actions that infringe upon…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has facilitated the safe evacuation of forty one Ugandan students from Tehran, with a brief transit through Istanbul, Turkiye, following the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran

The students who arrived aboard Emirates Airlines, Monday afternoon, were received by Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja at the Entebbe International Airport and ushered into the press lounge

Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has facilitated the safe evacuation of forty one Ugandan students from Tehran, with a brief transit through Istanbul, Turkiye, following the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran. The group was led by Uganda's Defence Attaché Ankara, Maj Gen Bob Ogiki and the…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa urges dialogue to end Israel-Iran conflict

South Africa calls on the United States, Israel, and Iran to give the United Nations the opportunity and space to lead on the peaceful resolution of the matters of dispute

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government have noted with a great deal of anxiety the entry by the United States of America into the Israel-Iran war. It was South Africa’s sincerest hope that President Donald Trump would use his influence and that of the US government to prevail…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa condemns targeting of civilians, urges de-escalation between Iran and Israel

South Africa emphasises that under international humanitarian law, civilians and civilian infrastructure must never be considered legitimate targets

South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of hostilities between the State of Israel and Islamic Republic of Iran. We extend our deepest condolences to the peoples of both nations suffering from the tragic loss of life. South Africa emphasises that under international humanitarian law, civilians and civilian infrastructure…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South African citizens in the Islamic Republic of Iran requested to ensure they are registered with the Embassy

South Africa’s support in the country is limited and that it could be assumed that no face-to-face consular assistance will be possible in an emergency

South Africa wishes to urge all its citizens currently in the Islamic Republic of Iran to contact the Embassy in Tehran to ensure that they are registered with and that their whereabouts are known to the Embassy. It is important to note that South Africa’s support in the country is…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran |

Egyptian Foreign Minister condemns Israeli aggression against Iran in phone call with Iranian counterpart

Abdelatty described the attacks as fueling an extremely dangerous regional escalation, a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, and a clear threat to regional and international security and stability

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty condemned the Zionist regimes military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a phone call on Friday with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi. Abdelatty described the attacks as fueling an extremely dangerous regional escalation, a blatant violation of international law and the UN…