The historical evolution of South-South co-operation and solidarity has its roots in the 1955 Bandung conference, which was one of the first gatherings of countries of the Global South which came together to oppose colonialism and imperialism, the writer says.
President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa welcomes President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China on a State Visit at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The State Visit takes place within the context of celebrating 25 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, while historic ties date back to the Bandung conference of 1955,. Picture: Elmond Jiyane / GCIS / August 23, 2023.
Most analysts would agree that the Bandung Conference was an important historical indicator of progress in South-South solidarity and co-operation. Many fruitful relations were born during this period, and the Non-Aligned Movement was also formed at this time. Since then, NAM has achieved many important successes in representing the interests of developing countries, not least of which was working to end colonialism and apartheid.
An example of this was the recent Indonesia-Africa bilateral forum held between the 1st and 3rd September this year in Bali. The second International Asia-Africa Forum is another example which is intended to strengthen co-operation and harness potential for the economic benefit of both countries. The bilateral forum reaffirmed bilateral relations between South Africa and Indonesia.
The Third Summit of the G77 plus China took place in Uganda this year. The Summit met under the theme, ‘Leaving no one behind’ – the aim being to boost South-South Co-operation in the areas of trade, investment, sustainable development, poverty eradication and digital economy. As we reflect on the importance of South-South Solidarity and co-operation, let us pay tribute to one of South Africa’s advocates of this philosophy who passed away on 13 September 2024, that is, former minister Pravin Gordhan. He was a strong advocate for South-South cooperation, emphasising the importance of solidarity among developing nations in addressing common challenges and promoting inclusive economic growth.
Gordhan furthermore promoted regional integration within the Southern African Development Community and contributed to discussions and initiatives within the African Union aimed at fostering economic integration, co-operation and solidarity across the continent. He was a strong proponent of the African Continental Free Area , advocating for increased trade and investment within Africa, promoting policies that facilitated inclusive economic integration and market access for African businesses.
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