New ambassadors present letters of credence to Ramaphosa

New ambassadors are currently presenting their letters of credence to President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria.

The nominated representatives from different countries are handing over their official diplomatic documents to the president.

There are 18 countries, including Spain, Ecuador, Chile, among other states, present.

Ambassadors from the different countries are currently at the president's Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse to introduce themselves to the head of state.

One of the ambassadors, and Algerian representative, Ali Achoui, committed to strengthening the relations of the Republic of Algeria and South Africa.

"As you know, the Algerian Excellency and South Africa have played a very important role to defend the African interests, the respect of international law and multilateralism, and the spirit of Madiba principles.

"Your wise excellency, you put forward Africa's priorities in the agenda of G20 to affect your commitment to Africa. I would like to highlight this to express the Algerian support for the South African presidency and for G20 to be held for the first time in our continent, modern Africa."

Many other representatives will be taking the stage to introduce themselves.