South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, right, and the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, left, talk during their meeting in Pretoria, South Africa. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Shiraaz Mohamed)

Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, during a visit in Pretoria, South Africa. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Shiraaz Mohamed)

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, front right, and the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, front left, shake hands during their meeting in Pretoria, South Africa. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Shiraaz Mohamed)