Hybrid press briefing by Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations and Rabab Fatima, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative, Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (USG/OHRLLS), on the upcoming Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), that will take place in Turkmenistan from 5-8 August 2025.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Government News 🔊| July is National Savings Month in South Africa and is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of saving and to foster responsible financial behaviour among South Africans
“The multilateral system is the best we’ve got. There is no other system that can help us to deal with our global problems,” says Bob Rae, President of the Economic and Social Council and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations. As the international community is getting ready to convene for the 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development this month, Ambassador Rae stresses the opportunities for multilateral action.
Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with Liberia’s Minister of Commerce & Industry, Magdalene E. Dagoseh, at the WTO on 9 July.
She welcomed Liberia’s commitment to trade-led development and expressed strong support for the country’s efforts to boost its economy through investment, value addition, and regional integration.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
🕊️ Message of Tribute | Deputy Minister of Woman, Youth, and People with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, pays tribute to the late Former Deputy President David Mabuza.
On 10 and 11 July 2025 takes place the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025) in Rome, continuing the annual series of high-level political events dedicated to the swift recovery and long-term reconstruction of Ukraine.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will give a speech during the Plenary Session, together with:
Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine
Friedrich MERZ, German Federal Chancellor
Donald TUSK, Polish Prime Minister
Lars Løkke RASMUSSEN., Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Olena ZELENSKA, Spouse of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
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Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Frontbench members speak at the despatch boxes during business in the chamber, but what exactly is a despatch box? Curator of the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, Eloise, explains.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
🕊️ Message of Tribute | Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, pays tribute to the late Former Deputy President David Mabuza, honouring his service to the nation and his contribution to South Africa’s democratic journey.
