The South African delegation was welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport by Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh, Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh; Vice Chairman of the Presidential Office Nguyen Hoang Anh, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Anh Tuan, and Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Sy Cuong.
Accompanying President Ramaphosa are Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Ozzy Lamola, Minister of Agriculture John Henry Steenhuisen, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga, Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Tryphosa Kubayi, Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi, and Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Sinclatia Mgcina.
The visit, the first by a South African President to Viet Nam in 18 years, marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship, following the historic phone call between Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and President Ramaphosa on April 22.
This event reflects the determination of both countries to elevate their bilateral ties. It is expected to mark a pivotal moment, strengthening and expanding Viet Nam – South Africa relations in various areas.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations on December 22, 1993, the two countries have continuously nurtured their friendship, achieving significant accomplishments across various fields. South Africa is currently the only African country with which Viet Nam has established a Partnership for Cooperation and Development.
