Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has landed in South Africa for his official go to.
Zelensky landed on Wednesday, 23 April and was welcomed by the Minister of Worldwide Relations Ronald Lamola and President Cyril Ramaphosa is ready to host him on the Union Buildings in South Africa’s capita metropolis on Thursday, 24 April.
This marks the primary go to by a Ukrainian chief to South Africa, signalling a deepening of the bilateral relationship between the 2 international locations. This historic go to follows Ramaphosa’s journey to Ukraine on 16 June 2023, as a part of the Africa Peace Initiative.
UKRAINE LEADER VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY HAS LANDED IN SOUTH AFRICA
Zelensky’s go to has been met with combined reactions as South Africa’s opposition occasion uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Occasion plans to protest in opposition to his go to on the Union Buildings on Thursday morning.
The Jacob Zuma-led occasion mentioned the Ukrainian chief is a NATO puppet and isn’t welcome in South Africa.
Upon touchdown, Zelensky took to X (previously Twitter) to say he’s making ready for necessary conferences in South Africa with President Cyril Ramaphosa and representatives of political, civil, and pupil communities of African international locations.
“It’s essential to convey a simply peace nearer. We’re working to make sure that the G20 international locations are actively engaged in diplomatic efforts. We depend on South Africa’s significant participation within the Worldwide Coalition for the return of hundreds of Ukrainian youngsters kidnapped by Russia. We may even definitely strengthen our cultural and academic ties,” he posted on X.
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