Leaders of South Africa, Russia Reaffirm Commitment to Develop Comprehensive Strategic Partnership  

Addis Ababa, August 19, 2025 (ENA) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone conversations with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

The Russian Head of state discussed international issues with the presidents of Brazil and South Africa, according to the official website of the Russian President.

In addition, the leaders of South Africa and Russia confirmed their mutual commitment to further developing a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and close cooperation in multilateral forums.

Putin and Ramaphosa last spoke by phone on 7 August. At that time, they discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation between Russia and South Africa, TV BRICS reported.

During the talks with Lula da Silva, interest in developing Russian-Brazilian dialogue and close cooperation within BRICS was confirmed.