German Chancellor Angela Merkel has paid a working visit to South Africa and held talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Merkel’s visit to South Africa is another testament to her commitment to deepening relations between Germany and Africa.
Discussions are expected to focus on trade, migration and economic cooperation.
The South African presidency said Merkel’s visit is “at the invitation of President Ramaphosa.”
President Ramaphosa said Germany and South African “bilateral relationship has a strong economic focus, which is mutually beneficial.
Bilateral trade is growing, our trade balance is narrowing & we benefit from the presence of some 600 German companies in South Africa.”
Signing Ceremony and Media Briefing on conclusion of the Official Talks between Germany and South Africa #GermanyInSA #BetterAfricaBetterWorld https://t.co/D5NFUqZHLb
— PresidencyZA (@PresidencyZA) February 6, 2020
He adds that “I believe we can benefit much from studying the German model of dual education, the involvement of German companies in the training of young people and how they are then integrated into the working environment.”
South Africa is Germany’s largest trading partner in Africa and Germany is the third largest source of overseas visitors to South Africa.
[PICTURES]: President @CyrilRamaphosa and Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany lead their respective delegations in Officials Talks at the Union Buildings in Tshwane. pic.twitter.com/hLsdXgispN
— PresidencyZA (@PresidencyZA) February 6, 2020
Merkel is also expected to visit Angola in the coming days as part of her visit to Southern Africa.
Source: Africafeeds.com
