Archive · 14 Sep 2026
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.
South African Minister Ronald Ramola said all conflicts must ultimately end through dialogue.
Ramola described India as a key Global South player in conflict resolution.
He said South Africa has urged dialogue between Russia and Ukraine since the conflict began.
Ramola said South Africa has taken the Gaza case to the ICG and welcomed BRICS support.
He said countries should oppose war, respect sovereignty, and follow the United Nations Charter.
- Who
- Ronald Ramola, South Africa’s Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, discussed the conflicts and India’s role.
- What
- Ramola called for dialogue to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Middle East conflict, and praised India’s peace efforts.
- When
- He made the comments after attending the two-day BRICS summit.
- Where
- The comments were made in an exclusive interview with NDTV; the conflicts discussed involve Russia, Ukraine, and Gaza.
- Why
- Ramola said dialogue, respect for sovereignty, and adherence to the United Nations Charter are needed to end wars and killings.
- 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.