The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa

04/25/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/25/2022 12:11

President Ramaphosa to host President Embalo of Guinea Bissau on State Visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 28 April 2022, host His Excellency General Umaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, on a State Visit to Pretoria.
This visit by President Embaló will provide an opportunity for South Africa and Guinea Bisseau to strengthen bilateral, political, and socio-economic relations.
The two partners share a vision and strategic partnership on the advancement of peace and security, prosperity and development of our Continent.​
The visit will also be a platform to reinvigorate a number of bilateral agreements that require closer implementation.
Since the commencement of President Embaló's administration, there has been renewed interest in implementation of agreements and in extending partnership between the two countries.
The General Cooperation Agreement between the two countries signed in September 2008, has laid the foundation for the launching of a Joint Bilateral Commission (JBC).
This week's visit is expected to explore new possible areas of economic, trade and investment cooperation, especially in Guinea Bissau's key sectors such as agro-processing, defence, infrastructure and mining to the mutual benefit of both countries.
The Heads of State are also expected to share views on regional, continental and global issues of mutual interest, particularly peace, security and economic development matters.
President Ramaphosa will be supported by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor; Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe; Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise; Minister of Health Joe Phaahla and Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Fikile Majola.
Media are invited to cover the State Visit as follows:
CEREMONIAL PROCEEDINGS (Photo- opportunity)
Date: Thursday, 28 April 2022
Time: 08h30 (Ceremonial proceedings)
Venue: Union Buildings, Amphitheatre
OPENING REMARKS TO OFFICIAL TALKS
Date: Thursday, 28 April 2022
Time: 10h30
Venue: Union Buildings, Cabinet Room
MEDIA BRIEFING
Date: Thursday, 28 April 2022
Time: 12h20
Venue: Union Buildings, Media Centre
Media are required to RSVP by submitting personal details including name, surname, media house and ID number, to Tsakane Khambane on 082 084 5566/ [email protected] or Kearabetswe Mabatle at [email protected] by no later than 10h00 tomorrow, Tuesday, 26 April 2022.
Unaccredited media representatives will not have access to the Union Buildings.
Media enquires Tyrone Seale, Acting Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria