Vietnam and South Africa have issued a Joint Statement on the occasion of President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit to Vietnam from October 23-24.

VOV.VN - South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa paid a State visit to Vietnam on October 23–24 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong, marking the first visit to the country by a South African head of state in nearly two decades.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa attended the Vietnam – South Africa Business Forum in Hanoi on October 24 afternoon.

VOV.VN - Authorities in Hai Phong city have destroyed 159 pieces of elephant tusks weighing a total of 615 kilograms, which were illegally smuggled from Africa,

VOV.VN - The National Assembly of Vietnam always supports and wishes to further strengthen the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and South Africa, making parliamentary cooperation a key pillar in bilateral relations.

South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa visited the family of General Vo Nguyen Giap at No. 30, Hoang Dieu street, Hanoi, as part of his state visit to Vietnam, on October 24 morning.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 23 had a meeting with visiting South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, during which the two sides agreed to promote market access for each other’s goods and products in order to boost bilateral trade.

State President Luong Cuong hosted a banquet for his South African counterpart Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa and his entourage in Hanoi on October 23 evening.

Vietnam and South Africa have affirmed a shared commitment to elevate their bilateral relations and bolster collaboration across areas.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong held talks with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa and the high-level delegations of both countries on the afternoon of October 23, immediately following the state welcome ceremony held at the Hanoi-based Presidential Palace.