Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Tuesday set to host President Xi Jinping of China on a State Visit to commemorate 25 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The visit will coincide with the 15th BRICS Summit set to take place on 22 – 24 August 2023.
The relationship is guided by a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with a Ten-Year Strategic Programme of Cooperation (2020 – 2029).
The leaders will discuss deepening cooperation and partnerships, addressing trade imbalances, promoting sustainable foreign investment, and collaborating on regional and global issues.
At the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President Xi Jinping will attend 15th #BRICSSummit in Johannesburg & pay a state visit to #SouthAfrica from August 21 to 24. President Xi will also co-chair with President Ramaphosa the China-Africa Leaders’ Dialogue. pic.twitter.com/kSWYchqa0I
— Hua Chunying 华春莹 (@SpokespersonCHN) August 18, 2023
China is a key trading partner and investor in South Africa, involved in infrastructure projects and job creation.
The visit is expected to result in signed agreements and memoranda of understanding, emphasizing socio-economic cooperation.
The leaders will also co-host the China-Africa Leaders’ Roundtable and engage in multilateral cooperation discussions.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
