His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 28 May 2021, host His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France on a State Visit at the Union Buildings. 
The two Heads of State will also pay a visit to the Vaccine Production Support Initiative for Africa at the University of Pretoria.
President Macron’s first visit to South Africa is at the invitation of President Ramaphosa.
President Macron’s first visit to South Africa is at the invitation of President Ramaphosa.
The visit aims to deepen bilateral cooperation within the framework of the Strategic Partnership between South Africa and France and within the framework of existing bilateral agreements.
The engagement also aims to deepen understanding regarding Multilateral and Global issues of mutual concern, such as the need for reform of the United Nations Security Council.
The leaders will also discuss the establishment of a predictable framework of cooperation between Africa and the United Nations and its agencies on ensuring peace and security on the African continent.
The SA ministerial delegation includes the DIRCO Minister Dr Naledi Pandor, @HealthZA Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of @HigherEduGovZA, Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of @the_dti, Mr Ebrahim Patel, and Acting Minister in the Presidency Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
The Presidents will also discuss trade & investment, including technical skills training in South Africa in collaboration with the private sector.
South Africa is France’s largest trading partner in Africa, while France is South Africa’s second largest trading partner in the EU
South Africa is France’s largest trading partner in Africa, while France is South Africa’s second largest trading partner in the EU
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