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16/07/2025

Thai–South African Ties Strengthened Through Health, Culture, and Diplomacy 🇹🇭🇿🇦
From universal healthcare collaboration to martial arts diplomacy, Chargé d’Affaires Paisit Boonparlit reflects on his mission in South Africa. His legacy spans Muay Thai showcases, cultural exchanges, public health innovation, and a call for streamlined visas to unlock full bilateral potential.
🗣️ “We want to see more students and professionals exchanging knowledge and skills.”
🌱 “My role has been to plant seeds—of understanding, cooperation, and friendship.”

Royal Thai Embassy in Pretoria



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Reflections on South Africa - Thailand Relations in a Changing World Order Paisit Boonparlit, Chargé d’Affaires of the Royal Thai Embassy speaks to The Di

16/07/2025

On 15 and 16 July, over 30 states from around the world are gathering in Bogotá for the most ambitious multilateral effort yet to halt Israel’s genocide in G...

15/07/2025

15/07/2025

👋 On Friday we saw off the South African participant of the “World of BRICS – World of the Future” International Children’s Programme

On 11 July 2025 Musa Lulama Nyalungu departed to Russia to take part in the summer camp at the International Children’s Center “Artek” (Crimea, Russia). This special term will gather 100 young leaders aged 14-17 from BRICS+ countries marking 100th anniversary of the camp.

This unique programme will serve as a platform for strengthening friendly ties among BRICS+ youth, fostering intercultural dialogue, and shaping a vision of a peaceful future.

The event’s guest of honor is Ekaterina Lycheva, UN Peace Ambassador, renowned for her 1985 meeting with US President Ronald Reagan, which helped reduce tensions between the USSR and the US.

❤️ We wish Musa all the best with the trip! Enjoy warmth of the and build bridges between Mzansi and Mother Russia!

14/07/2025

China is willing to work with Russia and other member states to prepare for the Tianjin Summit, and promote the development of the SCO to a new level. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, both sides should also hold a series of commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II (WWII) and safeguard the correct historical narrative on WWII.

--Foreign Minister Wang Yi when meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

14/07/2025

14/07/2025

President on Friday congratulated Jennifer Simons on her election as Surinamese president.

In his congratulatory message, Xi depicted as 's strategic cooperative partner in the Caribbean region.

Thanks to the joint efforts from both sides, China-Suriname relations have enjoyed sound and steady growth with fruitful practical cooperation in various fields and close coordination in multilateral affairs over the past 49 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, Xi said.

Xi said that he attaches great importance to the growth of China-Suriname relations and stands ready to work with President-elect Simons to deepen the mutually beneficial and friendly cooperation and further grow the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.

13/07/2025

Annam Viet Cuisine

13/07/2025

China Guarantees Legal Data Privacy Protection: Spokeswoman

The Chinese government attaches great importance to and legally safeguards data privacy and security, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday at a press briefing in Beijing.

Mao made the above statement in response to a media query about Ireland's TikTok probe, rejecting claims of illegal data transfers to China.

"The Chinese government prioritizes and safeguards data privacy and security through legal frameworks. China has never required, and will never require, enterprises or individuals to collect or store data in violation of the law. We hope the EU will fully respect the principles of the market economy and fair competition, providing companies from all countries with a fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment," she said.
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12/07/2025

President has appointed the following ambassadors in accordance with a decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, an official statement said on Friday.

Zheng Xuan has been appointed ambassador to Mozambique, replacing Wang Hejun.

Gao Wenqi has been appointed ambassador to Rwanda, replacing Wang Xuekun.

Wang Min has been appointed ambassador to Togo, replacing Chao Weidong.

Jiang Feng has been appointed head of the Chinese Mission and ambassador to the African Union, replacing Hu Changchun.

An Qing has been appointed ambassador to the Republic of the Congo.

Chen Daojiang has been appointed ambassador to Mexico, replacing Zhang Run.

Chen Chuandong has been appointed ambassador to Lebanon, replacing Qian Minjian.

Qian Minjian has been appointed ambassador to Switzerland, replacing Wang Sh***ng.

12/07/2025

Hambalyo Somalia | 65 Years of Independence 🇸🇴
Somalia marked 65 years of independence with vibrant celebrations in Pretoria! 🎉
Highlights included the official inauguration of the new Somali Embassy, speeches by Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali and South Africa’s Deputy Minister Narend Singh, and renewed calls for deeper cooperation in trade, education, peacebuilding and regional security.
“Freedom is the cornerstone of our identity,” said Ambassador Mohamed Sheik Issak.

Amb Mohamed Sheikh Issak
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Somali Embassy in Pretoria- South Africa
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
Federal Republic of Somalia



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Hambalyo Somalia: 65 Years of Independence Marked in Pretoria by Anisha Pemjee – TDS Ambassador Mohamed Sheik Issak, Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali and De