President Cyril Ramaphosa to Visit Angola for Bilateral Talks

Accompanying President Ramaphosa on this trip are Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a working visit to the Republic of Angola today, where he will meet with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The visit underscores the deep historical ties between South Africa and Angola, which are rooted in their shared liberation struggle against colonialism and apartheid.

Accompanying President Ramaphosa on this trip are Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga. The visit aims to reflect on and strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two nations.

During the visit, President Ramaphosa and President Lourenço will discuss areas of mutual interest and regional issues. Key topics are expected to include the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and broader regional and continental efforts to address ongoing conflicts.

The Presidency emphasized that the meeting will provide an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange perspectives on these important matters and reinforce their collaborative efforts for regional stability and progress.