The ANC has confirmed several of its members have undertaken a 'working visit to the Russian Federation'. The visit follows concerns about South Africa's stance on whether it intends to act on the warrant issued by the ICC against President Vladimir Putin.
Several ANC members are currently on a"working visit" to Russia.
The ANC said on Saturday the visit followed an invitation from United Russia Party, Russia's largest political party and a"longstanding ally and friend to the ANC".The visit follows concerns about South Africa's stance on whether it intends to act on the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"The engagements, which are led by NEC [national executive committee] member and International Relations Subcommittee Deputy Chairperson Obed Bapela, will include discussions on the recalibration of the global order to reverse the consequences of neo-colonialism and the previously prevailing unipolar world," it said.
"The delegation will report to the national executive committee upon their return, and the public will be kept abreast on the mission and the plans of the Inter-Party Forum," it said.International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor has repeatedly stated that they have decided to take a"non-aligned stance".
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