Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa says he engaged in discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace process.
Both leaders expressed their commitment to the established peace initiative and pledged to escalate efforts for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
President Ramaphosa conveyed the outcomes of their talks through a statement, saying: “Today, I discussed the Russia-Ukraine peace process with President @ZelenskyyUa.
“We both committed ourselves to the established peace process and agreed to intensify efforts towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict,” Ramaphosa said in a statement.
As international attention remains focused on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, these diplomatic efforts aim to contribute to lasting peace and security.
Today, I discussed the Russia-Ukraine peace process with President @ZelenskyyUa.
We both committed ourselves to the established peace process and agreed to intensify efforts towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict. pic.twitter.com/BIlsNnEmUr
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) February 12, 2024
In June last year, Ramaphosa has expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine would consider the points raised by African countries in their efforts to find a peaceful resolution to their conflict.
This was after Ramaphosa, along with a delegation, held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Despite not reaching a deal to end the war, Ramaphosa, considered the peace mission a success and provided optimism for the resolution of the conflict.
The African leaders, at the time, presented a 10-point proposal as part of efforts to bring the conflict to an end
They requested the release of children and prisoners of war and expressed concerns about disruptions to the supply chain and food security caused by the war.
Ramaphosa said that there was a positive response from Putin and Zelenskyy, and both presidents agreed to further engagements in resolving the conflict.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
