By Sherwin Bryce-Pease

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in a two-state solution conference on Monday in relation to the Palestinian question. This comes as Britain, Australia and Canada decide to recognise a Palestinian state.

Ramaphosa will also attend the General Debate on Tuesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week lead a South African delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly #UNGA80 in New York from 23 to 29 September 2025. https://t.co/qkEpKW5nXr#GovZAUpdates #G20SouthAfrica
— @SAgovnews (@SAgovnews) September 21, 2025

President Ramaphosa left South Africa on Sunday ahead of engagements Monday that include the pivotal two-state solution conference and a reception with African heads of state.

The General Debate is a key focal point on Tuesday followed by a meeting at the council on Foreign Relations and then a host country reception.

Wednesday sees Ramaphosa participate in a summit on a sustainable and resilient global economy, an event on the Global Leaders Network on Women’s Children’s and Adolescents’ Health, a special event on Climate Action followed by bilateral engagements with US business and a trade and investment dialogue.

Ahead of his departure on Thursday, he’s expected to participate in a G20 Foreign Ministers meeting on the margins of UNGA.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in New York leading SA’s delegation to the 80th UN General Assembly, positioning the country as a mediator in global affairs and an advocate for equity and peace. pic.twitter.com/bXYbIWR3Tq
— SABC News (@SABCNews) September 21, 2025

Minister @RonaldLamola talks to @sherwiebp @SABCNews about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s upcoming participation in the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.
They discussed #ForeignPolicy, #RSAinUSA & tariff negotiations amongst others.#UNGA80
WATCH | https://t.co/A8eNg7GR0E pic.twitter.com/F4UH4tl5PE
— DIRCO South Africa (@DIRCO_ZA) September 20, 2025