Ramaphosa Reacts To US Midterm Results, Says World Relations Could Enter New Era

  South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections could usher in a new era in world relations. Speaking after voting in South Africa's municipal elections, Ramaphosa also called the US decision to remove South Africa from the AGOA trade programme a setback. He said Pretoria would pursue stronger bilateral trade ties with Washington while diversifying its export markets.

 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections could usher in a new era in world relations. Speaking after voting in South Africa's municipal elections, Ramaphosa also called the US decision to remove South Africa from the AGOA trade programme a setback. He said Pretoria would pursue stronger bilateral trade ties with Washington while diversifying its export markets.