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Putin Congratulates Ramaphosa on Reelection as South African President, Kremlin Says

© Mikhail MetzelRussian President Vladimir Putin, right, and President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 18.06.2024
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his reelection as the president of South Africa during a phone conversation, the Kremlin said on Monday.
On Saturday, the National Assembly of South Africa reelected Ramaphosa as the country's president.
"During a phone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his reelection as the president of South Africa following the results of the general elections held on May 29 this year," the Kremlin said in a statement.
Putin and Ramaphosa expressed hope for the continuation of joint work on further comprehensive strengthening of the strategic partnership between Russia and South Africa, the Kremlin said.
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