South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured that he is not concerned about the country’s relationship with the U.S. under President Donald Trump.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ramaphosa explained that he had a conversation with Trump after his election victory and both leaders expressed a shared desire to maintain strong ties. “I spoke to him soon after he was elected, congratulated him, and we both said we are looking forward to continued dealings and engagements,” Ramaphosa said.
South Africa currently holds the G20 presidency and will hand over the role to the U.S. after its term ends. Ramaphosa added that South Africa intends to work closely with the U.S. to help prepare it for its upcoming G20 presidency.
His Excellency President Matamela @CyrilRamaphosa delivered a Special Address to the World Economic Forum to advance South Africa’s G20 Presidency at the Congress Centre, in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.#wef25#SAinDavos#BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍 pic.twitter.com/nfsr3Ipj67
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