The message reads, in part:
”Relations between our countries are at a high level – this was fully confirmed by our joint work during the last year's BRICS summit in Kazan. Russia and South Africa are actively cooperating in trade and economic, research and development, humanitarian and other spheres, coordinating their efforts in addressing relevant issues on the regional and global agenda.
I am confident that we will continue to comprehensively develop the Russian-South African strategic partnership. This fully meets the interests of our friendly peoples and is in line with consolidation of international security and stability.”