President Jacob Zuma has today, 20 May 2015, arrived in Maputo, in the Republic of Mozambique for a two-day State Visit at the invitation of his counterpart, His Excellency President Filipe Nyusi.
The two Presidents will today hold official talks and consult on issues of mutual interest, in particular on bilateral, regional and continental cooperation.
President Zuma is tomorrow, 21 May 2015, expected to pay a courtesy call to the Speaker of Assemble Republic, Ms Veronica Nataniel Macamo Dlhovo.
South Africa and Mozambique share a strong historical and fraternal ties dating back to the time of the fight against colonialism and apartheid.
The two countries, historically, also have strong economic ties as evidenced not only in the presence of over 300 companies' operative in Mozambique, but also in the high trade volumes.
Mozambique remains South Africa's top trading partner in Africa. In 2014, for example, South African exports to Mozambique amounted to R32.6 billion, while imports from Mozambique to South Africa totalled R11.3 billion.
President Zuma is accompanied by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa, Minister of Energy, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and Minister of Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa.
Enquiries:
Harold Maloka
Cell: 082 847 9799
E-mail: harold@presidency.gov.za or maloka.harold@gmail.com
