Candith Mashego-Dlamini Quotes

One of the biggest security challenges in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) remains the issue of violent extremism, terrorism, and armed conflict through both traditional and non-traditional asymmetrical and non-linear warfare. The rise of violent extremist terrorist groups over the past decade such as ISIS, Boko Haram, Al-shabaab and AQIM, amongst others, has caused great damage to the region and beyond

It is envisaged that South Africa’s contribution of 79,200 doses of the Covid-19 Johnson & Johnson vaccines shall deepen the mutually beneficial cooperation with Liberia, and enhance our friendship and relations with the people and government of Liberia

We have presented our position there and we have been supported by many countries on that

BRICS must continue to prioritise regional and continental peace, stability, security and development as the main components towards contributing to a sustainable peaceful and just global order based on international law

I want to indicate that as South Africa we stress that peace is built through diplomacy and dialogue within the framework of the institutions of global dialogue, the UN

It is important for all nations to respect and uphold the principle of international law, including the international humanitarian law and the provision of the UN Charter

The importance of addressing conflict and security concerns through dialogue and inclusive consultations in a coordinated and cooperative manner is a 'sine qua non' for a peaceful, secure and stable Middle East and North Africa. As the BRICS collective let us reaffirm our commitment to the basic principle of building peace, security and stability in the MENA region

We support the efforts of the United Nations, which is best placed to deal with this threat in all its forms, helping to develop international consensus and promoting international standards for countering terrorism, whilst ensuring global efforts are rooted in respect for human rights, the rule of law, and the peaceful resolution of conflict