President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a ceasefire agreement involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

The agreement includes a two-week pause of attacks ahead of a deadline set by Donald Trump, with negotiations expected during this period.

Ramaphosa says the development is a positive step toward reducing tensions in the region.

“We are encouraged by the current initiatives and ongoing efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive end to the conflict in the Middle East. We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire and are hopeful that it will lay the foundation for a permanent resolution to the conflict,” said Ramaphosa.

He reiterated South Africa’s position that dialogue is key to resolving conflict.

“South Africa once again calls for dialogue and mediation to prevent further loss of life and destruction of property, and to ensure a just, sustainable, and lasting peace,” he added.

Ramaphosa says continued engagement will be critical to achieving long-term stability in the region.

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We note the current initiatives and ongoing efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive end to the conflict in the Middle East.

We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire and are hopeful that it will lay the basis for a permanent resolution of the conflict.…

— Cyril Ramaphosa (@CyrilRamaphosa) April 8, 2026

South Africa once again calls for dialogue and mediation to prevent further loss of life and destruction of property, and to ensure a just, sustainable and lasting peace.

We further call on all countries to respect international law and the sovereignty and territorial integrity…

— Cyril Ramaphosa (@CyrilRamaphosa) April 8, 2026

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