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South Africa - Ready to Serve the Peoples
of the World
During the course of the current 59th Session of the
United Nations General Assembly, a number of countries
have correctly called for the speedy finalisation of
the discussion to restructure the United Nations Security
Council.
In this context, many African countries and others
outside our Continent have inquired about the willingness
of South Africa to serve as a Permanent Member of the
restructured United Nations Security Council.
On behalf of our Government, I would like to confirm
that South Africa is ready to assume this responsibility.
Our Government and People fully understand the immense
responsibilities that would attach to this high position.
We are ready to respond to this challenge, fully sensitive
to the need to respect the interests and aspirations
of all countries and peoples, and the imperative to
build an equitable and humane global order.
Statement issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
24 September 2004
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