South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed two major international issues during his State of the Nation Address. He responded to US criticism regarding South Africa's Land Expropriation Bill, emphasizing the country's commitment to its constitution and values. He also paid tribute to the 14 South African soldiers who died in the Democratic Republic of Congo, calling their sacrifice a testament to their commitment to peace on the continent.
Ramaphosa faced two contentious international relations issues during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday.
“We will speak with one voice in defence of our national interests, our sovereignty, and our constitutional democracy by standing true to our values, harnessing our unique strengths and endowments, and forging a common purpose. We can turn these trying circumstances to our advantage and propel our country forward,” he said.
Ramaphosa made similar remarks on his social media accounts after US President Donald Trump threatened to halt South Africa’s receipt of Ramaphosa spoke at the Cape Town parliamentary precinct, where he delivered his first State of the Nation Address under the government of national unity . Ramaphosa described the presence of the South African troops in the DRC as a peacekeeping mission in the eastern DRC.However, some parliamentarians grumbled as Ramaphosa paid tribute to the soldiers.
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