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President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the United States of America. He is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC.
🇿🇦His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa is leaving for the United States of America where he is embarking on a working visit from 19- 22 May 2025.
The President will meet President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC to discuss bilateral, regional and global… pic.twitter.com/GhWJnCmaxr
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) May 18, 2025
This visit will enable Pretoria and Washington DC to reset the strategic relationship between the two countries.
There are a number of issues on the agenda including trade, investment, geopolitical issues and the genocide claims that have been backed by Trump, despite South African authorities’ insistence that there is no political persecution in the country.
It’s a pivotal moment as Pretoria and Washington DC want to reset their bilateral ties. Relations have been strained since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Other issues on the table include the G20 summit and the smooth transition as the US will take-over from South Africa.
President Ramaphosa says the relationship between the two countries is important.
This is set to be one of the much-anticipated political engagements for President Ramaphosa. The President says he’s unfazed and looks forward to engaging with President Trump.
