France’s Security Council rotation connects with SA
In June 2020 France presided over the UN Security Council at a particularly challenging time for the world. In some ways the Covid-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, but in other ways it highlighted the need for resolute multilateral action to address global issues.
Throughout June, co-operation between France and SA in the Security Council was exemplary. SA, both as African member of the Security Council and chair of the AU, continued to express a strong and dynamic voice for the continent.After intense negotiations, France welcomes the unanimous adoption by the Security Council of Resolution 2532 on which was submitted to the council for a vote on June 30 and voted on July 1.
On Palestine, a meeting was held on June 24, with the participation of Alvin Botes, the SA deputy minister of international relations & co-operation. The Security Council spoke out vigorously against the government of Israel’s annexation plans of Jewish colonies in the West Bank and called for the resumption of talks in favour of the two-state solution.
On Sudan, the Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2524 to set up a new special political mission in Sudan , which will provide support to the Sudanese political transition. The new UN mission will also assist with the reinforcement of the rule of law, the peace process and the implementation of future peace agreements as well as the mobilisation of development aid and humanitarian assistance for the country.
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