President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brazil for a state visit where he’ll hold talks with counterpart President Lula da Silva. The two countries signed a strategic partnership declaration in 2010.
WATCH | President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brazil for a state visit at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which will provide an opportunity for the two Heads of State to engage on a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest. pic.twitter.com/fx3H3mVPoQ
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Brazil and South Africa are members of G20, IBSA, BRICS and other key multilateral bodies. The state visit will focus on enhancing diplomatic, political relations and boost economic and commercial relations between the two countries.
President Ramaphosa and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will look at strengthening cooperation in defence, energy, mining, sport and tourism.
He will address a South Africa-Brazil business forum.
Brazil remains the largest economy in Latin America and a strategic partner to Pretoria as it seeks to expand trade.
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has today arrived in Brasilia, the capital city of the Federative Republic of Brazil, on a state visit at the invitation of
His Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The state visit take places from 09 – 10 March 2026.… pic.twitter.com/2X4MOkRFNG
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