Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed that Ramaphosa will continue to reflect the country’s position on the need for de-escalation in ongoing crises, especially in the Middle East. Ramaphosa is expected to reiterate these views during bilateral engagements and on the sidelines of the summit.

“For a while now, the president has remained steadfast in calling for calm in the Middle East,” Magwenya said. “The goal is to prevent the situation in Gaza from escalating further and destabilising the region.”

While Tuesday’s Leaders’ Outreach session will officially focus on energy security, broader geopolitical issues are likely to come up in informal talks and one-on-one meetings. Magwenya said SA remains committed to supporting dialogue and peaceful solutions to conflicts such as those involving Russia and Ukraine, India and Pakistan, and Iran and Israel.

“One of the priorities for this year’s summit is promoting peace and stability. SA supports that aim and will continue to advocate for negotiated, diplomatic paths to end hostilities around the world,” he added.

--ChannelAfrica--