Thank you, hon Speaker. South Africa's foreign policy is informed by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the country's value system, especially our commitment to democracy, human rights, justice and the wellbeing of all. Our primary objective on the UN Security Council will be to contribute to the promotion of these values. We also remain firmly committed to the promotion and protection of human rights across the globe.
Membership of the UN enables us to contribute to promoting these goals as well as the protection of multilateralism and the respect of international law. South Africa, like the rest of the international community, is concerned about the human rights situation in Myanmar. We are consistent in our support for the consideration and discussion of human rights matters with regard to the Myanmar issue in relevant UN bodies, including the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly. We have also supported the work of the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy in Myanmar and the efforts of the Association of the South East Asian Nations aimed at assisting Myanmar to resolve its challenges.
The issue of Zimbabwe is currently not an agenda item in the UN Security Council. Hon members would be aware that the Southern African Development Community, SADC, and the African Union are attending to the Zimbabwean matter, and South Africa is part of that process. Thank you, hon Speaker.