Chairperson and members, the ANC has a long tradition of international engagements and solidarity. This arises from the understanding that our fortunes as a nation are intimately interconnected with the fortunes of our neighbours.
On our continent, indeed, it is therefore on the basis both of moral responsibility and collective self-interest that we continue to be actively engaged in the efforts to build a better Africa and a just world.
The ANC-led government, working together with other governments on the continent, will continue to work for the strengthening of the AU organs, including the African Investment Bank, the African Central Bank, the African Monetary Bank, as well as the African Court of Justice and Human Rights. South Africa will continue to work with the African Union Commission to transform the Pan-Africa-Parliament from an advisory body to a legislative one.
The ANC-led government will work together with people of our continent for cohesion, unity, peace, democracy and the prosperity of the African people and to strengthen the capabilities of the AU to respond to the challenges we face as a continent. Thank you. [Applause.]