South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has positively assessed the results of the Second Russia-Africa Summit, which was held in St. Petersburg in late July, the Kremlin revealed on Tuesday.
"Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa. The president of South Africa gave a positive assessment of the results of the recent Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, which will undoubtedly contribute to the further strengthening of cooperation between Russia and African countries," the Kremlin said in a statement.
The sides also discussed cooperation between Russia and South Africa with a focus on trade and investment ties, according to the Kremlin's statement.
Moreover, Putin and Ramaphosa have confirmed their readiness for further constructive cooperation on international agenda, including preparation for the upcoming BRICS summit in South Africa on August 23-24.