South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 28 April 2022, host His Excellency General Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, on a State Visit to Pretoria.
In a statement released by the Presidency on Monday, while this visit by President Embaló will provide an opportunity for South Africa and Guinea Bisseau to strengthen bilateral, political, and socio-economic relations.
The two Presidents will share a vision and strategic partnership on the advancement of peace and security, prosperity and development of our Continent.
Also, the visit will be a platform to reinvigorate a number of bilateral agreements that require closer implementation.
Since the commencement of President Embaló’s administration, there has been renewed interest in implementation of agreements and in extending partnership between the two countries.
The General Cooperation Agreement between the two countries signed in September 2008, has laid the foundation for the launching of a Joint Bilateral Commission (JBC).
This week’s visit is expected to explore new possible areas of economic, trade and investment cooperation, especially in Guinea Bissau’s key sectors such as agro-processing, defence, infrastructure and mining to the mutual benefit of both countries.
The Heads of State are expected to share views on regional, continental and global issues of mutual interest, particularly peace, security and economic development matters.
President Ramaphosa will be supported by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor; Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe; Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise; Minister of Health Joe Phaahla and Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Fikile Majola.
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