South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky have affirmed their shared desire for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Mr Ramaphosa welcomed Mr Zelensky commitment to the revival of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and both leaders pledged to continue working together on that.
Ukraine has since proposed the establishment of grain hubs in African ports.
Mr Ramaphosa also committed his country's commitment to active engagement in the Africa Peace Initiative - presented earlier this year by seven African leaders as a possible basis for peace.
He also committed to the participation of his country for talks in the peace formula outlined by Ukraine - that are held at the level of national security advisers.