Telephone conversation with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa

The presidents discussed issues pertaining to the further development of bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and economy, as well as investment.

In view of the willingness to contribute in the search for ways to peacefully resolve the Ukraine crisis displayed by the South African side, Vladimir Putin outlined Russia's principled stance regarding the necessity to eliminate the root causes behind the conflict and ensure Russia's security interests are respected.

The President of Russia extended his best wishes to Cyril Ramaphosa Ramaphosa CyrilPresident of the Republic of South Africa and the entire South African people for the upcoming Freedom Day, the national day of South Africa celebrated on April 27.

The leaders resolved to maintain contact at various levels.