South African President Ramaphosa Strengthens Global Ties at G7 Summit in Canada

South African President Engages World Leaders at G7 Summit in Canada Kananaskis, Canada – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Canada for the G7 summit, where he was met with a warm welcome and immediately engaged in high-level discussions aimed at bolstering international relations and economic partnerships. Upon his arrival, President Ramaphosa held a productive meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The leaders focused on consolidating political and trade bilateral relations between their nations. "Canada has placed Africa at the center of its foreign policy and is a significant investor in some of our sectors, like the mining sector," stated a representative from the Presidency's digital communications team. The discussions underscored the importance of expanding tradeable goods between the two countries. Looking ahead, President Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with other heads of state, including the President of South Korea, as well as holding a trilateral meeting with President Costa and President von der Leyen of the European Union. A bilateral meeting with the Chancellor of Germany is also on the agenda. Germany is noted as South Africa's third-largest trading partner, highlighting the strategic importance of these engagements. A central theme of President Ramaphosa's participation at the G7 is the expansion of trade and the creation of opportunities for South Africa's young people and students to receive international training and exposure. The G7, collectively holding over 25% of the world's GDP, represents a crucial platform for advancing South Africa's trade objectives and other key national interests.