STAFF REPORTER
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Sunday concluded a two-day working visit together with a delegation of African leaders to the Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
The African leaders who first went to meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy included Egypt’s Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuli, Senegal’s President Macky Sall, Comoros’ President Azali Assoumani, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema and senior officials from the Republic of Congo and Uganda.
The African leaders proposed a path for peace to the 16-month long conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the proposal presented by African leaders on the mission to Ukraine and Russia has created a foundation for future engagements that will contribute to a road to peace and resolution to the devastating conflict.
The African Heads of States and Government asserted several key elements that are vital in starting a path to peace.
Some of the elements included the de-escalation of the conflict; release of the prisoners of war and children, adherence to the principle of the UN Charter on Sovereignty; ensuring that there is humanitarian support for those in need and post war reconstruction amongst others.
Magwenya said the Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia has wrapped up its first round of engagements with both warring parties to the conflict.
Ramaphosa said he is encouraged by the warm reception that the delegation received from the Presidents of Ukraine and Russia.
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