Belgium has called on South Africa to use its influence with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine.
The appeal was made during a state visit by the Belgian king to Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to the call by saying that Pretoria continues “to use the channel we have with Russia…to talk about how the conflict can be brought to an end”.
King Philippe is travelling with alongside the queen and Belgian Foreign Minister during a five-day state visit to the country.
