Statements at the SC 25th Council, 8 May 2025

Statements at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Representatives of the South Centre

Geneva, 8 May

The Council of Representatives of the South Centre, the highest authority of the organization, met on 8 May 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the participation of the Chairman and members of the Centre’s Board and representatives from 36 Members States of the Centre. The Council’s functions include to examine the Centre’s activities, offer advice and recommendations and review the financial situation of the Centre.

This year’s meeting of the Council of Representatives had particular significance as the South Centre celebrates the 30th anniversary from its establishment. A Reception was organized after the Council to celebrate this anniversary.

This document includes the statement made by H.E. Mr. Thabo Mbeki, Chairman of the South Centre Board under agenda item 5 of the meeting “Statement by the Chairman of the Board of the South Centre”, the report made by Dr. Carlos Correa, Executive Director of the South Centre under agenda item 4 “Activities and finances of the South Centre: Report by the Executive Director”, the opening statement and closing remarks made by H.E. Mr. Ajit Kumar, Convenor of the Council of Representatives of the South Centre, and also interventions made by member countries at the meeting under agenda item 8 “General Statements from Representatives”.

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Statements at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Representatives of the South Centre