Deputy Minister Botes and his US counterpart discuss closer SA-US relations

July 28, 2024
8:07 PM

Pictured below is South Africa' s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. Photo credit; GCIS

				
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The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Alvin Botes, held a telephonic courtesy call with his US counterpart, Deputy Secretary of State Mr. Kurt M Campbell last Tuesday, 23 July 2024.

The discussion was for the Deputy Secretary of State Mr Campbell to congratulate Deputy Minister Botes on his re-appointment as the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and to reaffirm the close relations between the United States and South Africa.

The Deputy Minister and his counterpart also briefly discussed numerous important geo-political and economic issues which included, amongst others: strategic bi-lateral relationship and, in particular, trade, investment and development relations and the importance of AGOA and PEPFAR;
It also gave an update in respect of the current Palestine-Israel situation, particularly relating to a ceasefire, the hostage negotiations with Hamas and the broader peace proces and also the Ukraine Peace Initiative came i tk focus.

The two reiterated their commitment to strengthening trade and investment relations between the two countries.

Furthermore,they agreed to have more deeper and structured engagements in the near future in respect of the issues discussed.

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