Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
03 July 2025
Minister Lamola to deliver DIRCO Budget Vote Speech, which is to be preceded by a media briefing
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 03 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town.
Minister Lamola will use the occasion to outline South Africa’s foreign policy priorities for the financial year 2025-2026, focussing on programmes and activities aligned to the attainment of the priorities of the Seventh Administration.
Deputy Ministers Mr Alvin Botes and Ms Thandi Moraka will also deliver remarks during the debate on the Budget Vote Speech, focusing on South Africa’s relations with Europe and the Americas as well as Asia and Middle East regions, respectively.
Ahead of the Budget Vote Speech, Minister Lamola is scheduled to hold a media briefing.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 03 July 2025
Time: 15:00
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament, Cape Town
The DIRCO Budget Vote Speech is scheduled for 16h30, Good Hope Chamber.
Media RSVP: Mpho Rakgakole, rakgakolem@dirco.gov.za
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
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