{"id":258303,"date":"2023-04-25T13:43:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T11:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/global-world-needs-to-unite-to-attain-sustainable-development-president-ramaphosa\/"},"modified":"2023-04-25T13:43:32","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T11:43:32","slug":"global-world-needs-to-unite-to-attain-sustainable-development-president-ramaphosa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/global-world-needs-to-unite-to-attain-sustainable-development-president-ramaphosa\/","title":{"rendered":"Global world needs to unite to attain sustainable development: President Ramaphosa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Cyril Ramaphosa told his Finland counterpart, Sauli Niinist\u00f6, that the international community needs to work together to achieve a sustainable developmental path amid the current turbulence facing the global world.<\/p>\n

The President believes this should be pursued in the form of the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2023 for Sustainable Development and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust as we did during the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have an opportunity to set global cooperation along a new trajectory that is rooted in mutual respect, that is inclusive and that leaves no one behind,\u201d President Ramaphosa said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

South Africa\u2019s First Citizen is hosting President Niinist\u00f6 on a State Visit at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe meet at a time when the world is faced with multiple challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are amid a global cost of living crisis. Food and energy prices continue to soar, as has inflation. Household debt is at all-time highs, making it difficult for families to survive.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also touched on the businesses that are struggling following the COVID-19 pandemic and many nations still counting the cost.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe poor are particularly vulnerable, and the need for comprehensive social safety support has become even greater than before.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, he said climate change is advancing at a faster pace and affecting lives and livelihoods around the globe.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd while we all agree on what needs to be done to reduce carbon emissions, developing countries are finding it difficult to secure the resources and technology that would help them transition, without incurring further indebtedness.\u201d<\/p>\n

On conflicts and instability, President Ramaphosa said, they exacerbate existing humanitarian crises, with events in Sudan adding to this volatility.<\/p>\n

In addition, he stated that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has economic reverberations across the world, including in South Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven as we face enormous challenges, they are not nearly as daunting today as they were back in the early days of our democracy. Just as we overcame the problems back then, we will do so now,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

President Ramaphosa expressed his gratitude to Finland as its longstanding partner in progress and development.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinland has always been open to cooperation in pursuit of a better, more egalitarian world, all the while with the highest degree of respect when it comes to relations with its partners in developing countries. For this, in turn, Finland continues to enjoy our highest respect.\u201d<\/p>\n

The President thanked the Finnish people, alongside other Nordic countries, for being at the forefront of the global anti-apartheid movement.<\/p>\n

He also acknowledged their continued role in supporting national reconciliation, and development cooperation, as well as trading with and investing in South Africa post-1994.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout the support of Finland and our many other friends, we would not be where we are today. So welcome to you and your delegation once more.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition, he said both countries have excellent and well-established bilateral relations.<\/p>\n

He described the northern European country, as a \u201clike-minded partner\u201d in various fields of cooperation be it the environment, energy, maritime affairs, science and technology, trade, and peace and security issues. \u2013 SAnews.gov.za<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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