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🇿🇦🇷🇺 The results of the general elections in South Africa will not in any way affect the nature of relations with Russia and they will continue to develop in a friendly manner, ambassador says “Our countries will always develop relations on a friendly basis. Following the election results, we have not yet completed the processes of forming a new government, but I am confident that the foundations of our relations will remain the same. The key directions of South Africa’s foreign policy towards the Russia will remain; they are too deeply rooted in history," SA Ambassador to Russia Mzuvukile Jeff Maqetuka told Russian media on the sidelines of the 10th International Forum “Primakov Readings”. In February, Maqetuka admitted that South Africa could change its foreign policy course and leave BRICS if the opposition came to power after the presidential elections. However, on June 14, Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected as head of state following the results of the general elections held on May 29. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸TikTok | Sputnik Africa | Boost us on Telegram🔸