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South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked
President Ramaphosa emphasized dialogue and an immediate ceasefire while South Africa works to repatriate citizens stranded in the Middle East conflict region.
- On March 4, President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa would mediate in the Middle East if asked, speaking at an energy conference in Cape Town.
- Ramaphosa urged an immediate ceasefire, saying 'there must be a ceasefire' and that dialogue is always the best way to end conflict and the war immediately.
- Ramaphosa added the South African government is doing everything to bring home South African citizens stranded in the region and said Africa is always ready to play a contributing role.
- Late last week, Indonesia's foreign ministry said President Prabowo Subianto would mediate in Tehran if agreed by both parties, while the Iranian embassy in Jakarta welcomed this and condemned United States and Israel.
- After weekend strikes by the United States and Israel on Saturday, Iranian state television confirmed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death on Sunday, escalating tensions with the Islamic republic.
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sowetanlive.co.zaSouth Africa will mediate in Middle East conflict if asked: Ramaphosa
South Africa is willing to play a mediating role in the Middle East conflict if asked, President Cyril Ramaphosa told local media on the sidelines of an energy conference in Cape Town.
·Johannesburg, South Africa
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