Defence minister Thandi Modise in Moscow for security conference - Discussions about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are absent from the official programme
Monama said that South Africa, “as one of the key players on peace and security on the African continent”, hoped that the conference would “help expose South Africa to practical and innovative“South Africa stands ready to work with all peace-loving nations of the world, through relevant multilateral bodies, to contribute meaningfully towards lasting peace in the world.”
The minister dismissed claims that South Africa’s government has effectively chosen to side with Russia in the war, describing Russia as a “very negligible economic partner for South Africa”.
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