Ramaphosa says meeting with Trump chance to set the record straight on SA's foreign policy
South Africa has been lambasted for its non-alliance stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and for taking Israel to the International Court of Justice.
FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS
WASHINGTON - President Cyril Ramaphosa says Wednesday's meeting with Donald Trump is a chance to set the record straight on the country’s foreign policy agenda.
He was speaking to journalists outside the South African Embassy in Washington, where his own delegation is due to brief Ramaphosa ahead of the working visit.
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South Africa has been lambasted for its non-alliance stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and for taking Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
The country's efforts have resulted in a warrant of arrest being issued against Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu by the ICJ for charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Just this week, Britain, France, and Canada threatened to take more action against Israel if it continues to escalate its offensive on Gaza.
Ramaphosa insists South Africa's position on various issues will be ventilated.