Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th US President, expressing eagerness to continue strengthening the partnership between the US and South Africa.
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on the occasion of your inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America.
Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on the occasion of your inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America.
I look forward to continuing the close and mutually beneficial partnership between our two nations across all areas of our cooperation.
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) January 20, 2025
“I look forward to continuing the close and mutually beneficial partnership between our two nations across all areas of our cooperation,” Ramaphosa wrote in a short statement.
The president is leading South Africa’s delegation at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, where the country will highlight its commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth and its experiences of societal cooperation.
Trump’s re-election has sparked significant discussion in Davos, particularly regarding his proposed shifts in US policies, such as imposing tariffs, revising alliances, and reforming multilateral institutions.
He is expected to address the WEF via video and has already pledged to sign several executive orders upon taking office, including measures to tighten US border security and roll back protections for transgender individuals.
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