On the phone with President Ramaphosa of South Africa, President Xi talked about these points

　　President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with President Ramaphosa of South Africa on the afternoon of March 18.

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　　Ramaphosa said, I would like to once again send my best wishes to the 100th birthday of the Communist Party of China and congratulate China on the successful hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics.

China is a true and reliable partner and friend of South Africa and African countries. I thank China for sticking to its fair position and providing valuable assistance to South Africa and African countries to overcome the difficulties together.

South Africa firmly adheres to the one-China policy and firmly supports China's position on major issues such as Tibet.

At this difficult time in the world, South Africa hopes to maintain close ties with China, consolidate friendship, continue the fine tradition of mutual support and help between the two countries, and deepen South Africa-China practical cooperation in various fields and Africa-China comprehensive strategic cooperation.

South Africa supports China's work as this year's BRICS presidency and looks forward to the success of this year's BRICS leaders' meeting.

　　The leaders of the two countries also exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.

The two sides agreed that China and South Africa have very similar positions on the Ukraine issue, sovereign countries have the right to independently decide their own positions, and support Russia and Ukraine to maintain the momentum of peace talks and resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation.

The leaders of the two countries expressed their willingness to strengthen communication and coordination in this regard.