Lamola reaffirms South Africa’s support for Palestinians at the G20 Summit in Brazil
Brazil is one of several countries backing South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola at the G20 Summit in Brazil. Picture: @RonaldLamola/ X.
CAPE TOWN - International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has reaffirmed South Africa’s support for Palestinians at the G20 Summit in Brazil.
Brazil is one of several countries backing South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Addressing the G20 social summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday Lamola once again reminded the international community that South Africa is free from apartheid because of the solidarity displayed by the international community, including Brazil.
"It’s against this background that South Africa continues to advocate for the self-determination, for the cessation of fire, and hostilities in Gaza and in Palestine," he said.
"We continue to call for accountability for the state of Israel, and for the de-escalation of the conflict that is continuing in the Middle East. We stand with the people of Palestine and we call for all members of society to do the same."
Lamola says South Africa will be building on Brazil’s initiative during its presidency of the G20 to include civil society in its programme - so that the voices of the grassroots can also be heard.
South Africa will officially take over the Presidency next month.
"I look forward to welcoming you to South Africa, where we will host many engagement groups meetings including the social movement. Free free, Palestine."