President Cyril Ramaphosa had a phone call on Tuesday with US President-Elect Joe Biden on Tuesday evening, during which the two leaders ways on to strengthen US-Africa relations and overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Office of the President.
Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris have identified Africa as a major player in international affairs and in the advancement of multilateralism.
The leaders recalled a visit to South Africa by President-Elect Biden during the dark days of apartheid, where Biden demonstrated his commitment to human rights and dignity for all South Africans.
Biden also expressed his admiration for what the democratic South Africa has achieved.
Ramaphosa said he looked forward to a strong partnership at a bilateral level and between the United States and the continent of Africa.
The president wished President-Elect Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris well for their term in office.
(SOURCE: INSIDE POLITICS)
