SA explains reason from abstaining at UN vote against Russia
South Africa has explained its reason for abstaining in yesterday’s vote at the United Nations (UN) overRussia’s invasion of the Ukraine, saying there was not enough negotiations about the wording of the specific resolution before it was tabled.
A 193 member states were part of the rare Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly and out of these, 141 states voted in favour of the resolution that demands Russia’s immediate withdrawal from Ukraine.
South Africa was amongst 35 member states that abstained – the group included China, India, Iran and Pakistan.
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The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says in a statement it fears that this resolution may drive a deeper wedge between the countries, instead of working towards peace.
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South Africa’s statement in explanation of vote on #Ukraine at the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session, 2 March 2022. @UbuntuRadioZA @SAMissionNY @SAfrPMUN_Geneva pic.twitter.com/vezJT9Zf8S
— DIRCO South Africa (@DIRCO_ZA) March 2, 2022
