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title: "South Africa not worried about relationship with US under Trump, Ramaphosa says"
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# South Africa not worried about relationship with US under Trump, Ramaphosa says

> In a display of diplomatic bravado, Cyril Ramaphosa reassured the world from Davos that he’s as cool as a cucumber about South Africa's ties with the Trump administration, claiming a chat with the man himself left him optimistic about their future engagements.

By Reuters · Published 22 January 2025, 20:47 SAST · Updated 22 January 2025, 20:48 SAST

## Key points
- In a refreshing twist of diplomatic optimism, President Cyril Ramaphosa reassured the world from Davos that he’s as unfazed by the US-South Africa relationship under Trump as one might be about a mild winter breeze.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses confidence in South Africa's relationship with the US under Donald Trump.
- Ramaphosa congratulated Trump post-election and anticipates productive engagements.
- South Africa currently holds the G20 presidency, with the US set to take over next.
- The country aims to collaborate with the US in preparation for its upcoming G20 leadership.

## Content

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that he was not worried about the country's relationship with the US under President Donald Trump.

Ramaphosa said he spoke to Trump after his US election victory and looked forward to working with his administration.

"I'm not worried about our relations. I spoke to him soon after he was elected, congratulated him, and we both said we are looking forward to continued dealings and engagements," he told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

South Africa currently holds the G20 presidency, after which the US takes over.

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Ramaphosa said South Africa would work with the US to prepare it for its G20 presidency.

(Reporting by Brad Haynes; Writing by Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Alexander Winning)