(MENAFN) South Africa is considering “deepened and broadened” relations with the UK, President Cyril Ramaphosa made a statement on Wednesday.
Ramaphosa assembled with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street and stated he seeks to stress on trade and investment and a zero-carbon economy transition.
“For us this is a great opportunity to deepen and broaden our links, links that are historic in many, many ways,” Ramaphosa informed media.
Sunak also noted it was a “historic state visit” and “South Africa and the UK are obviously very strong partners, allies, friends and we share so many of the same objectives – notably transitioning to clean energy while creating jobs and opportunity for our citizens.”
Ramaphosa is on a state visit at the invitation of King Charles III. The South African president is the first visitor the king is welcoming on a state visit since he rose to the throne following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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