President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that plans were in place to send a delegation to discuss deals with Donald Trump, but South Africans think it's a bad idea.

Ramaphosa Invites Ukraine's Zelenskyy for State Visit to South Africa | Firstpost Africa | N18G As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, South Africa has agreed to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who has been keen on visiting the nation for quite some time.

South Africa's G20 presidency this year will prioritise efforts to help developing countries finance their shift to a low-carbon economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, even as the United States radically scales back its support.

South Africa calls for 'coordinated efforts' from the G20 to help poorer nations:: Cape Town, South Africa :::: Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President "We are not moving quickly enough and even boldly enough to address challenges that the world is facing.

President Cyril Ramaphosa also called for increased funding to help developing countries combat climate change. The US has now skipped two G20 meetings in a row.

Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 developed and developing nations have gathered in South Africa for a two-day meeting.

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South Africa wants to reach a broad-ranging agreement with the US on diplomacy and trade amid strained ties between the two nations, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.