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South Africa Calls for Dialogue, India’s Role in Conflicts

South African Minister Ronald Ramola said countries should solve conflicts by talking instead of fighting.

He said every conflict eventually needs dialogue.

Ramola called India an important country in helping find peaceful solutions.

He said South Africa has supported talks between Russia and Ukraine.

He also discussed the conflict in Gaza.

South Africa has taken a case about Gaza to the ICG, according to Ramola.

He welcomed support for that case in the BRICS summit declaration.

He said countries should respect each other’s sovereignty and follow the United Nations Charter.

Key facts

Speaker: Ronald Ramola, South Africa’s Minister for International Relations and Cooperation
Main message: Conflicts should ultimately be resolved through dialogue rather than military victory.
India’s role: Ramola called India a key Global South player in conflict resolution.
Russia-Ukraine position: South Africa has called for dialogue between the two sides since the conflict began.
Gaza case: Ramola said South Africa has taken the matter to the ICG.
BRICS declaration: Ramola said the declaration supported South Africa’s case.
Guiding principles: Ramola cited opposition to war, the United Nations Charter, and respect for state sovereignty.

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