Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to visit SA in April

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a meeting of the National Security and Defence Council in Kyiv, Ukraine September 30, 2022.

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Ukraine’s Ambassador in South Africa, Liubov Abravitova has confirmed that President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in South Africa for a state visit next month.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has had constant communication with his Ukrainian counterpart.

Ukraine is mobilising support as the conflict with Russia continues.

Zelenskyy made international headlines when he clashed with the United States (US) President Donald Trump over the conflict.

Speaking to SABC News, Abravitova says, “The purpose is the enhancement of political dialogue. This will be the first visit of Ukrainian president to South Africa since the re-establishment of Ukraine’s independence.”

She says, “We are looking forward for launching the bilateral multi-sectoral dialogue and co-operations. We yet have to discuss what the composition of delegation will be, but we’re pretty much sure that it will reflect the goals of South African presidency in G20.”