South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed he will hold high-level talks with world leaders during the upcoming G7 summit in Canada, using the opportunity to advance South Africa’s goals ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November.
Speaking in Pretoria on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said he’s scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. He expressed optimism that these bilateral engagements would lead to “good outcomes” for South Africa.
“I’m going there to engage directly with the leaders of Germany, Canada, and the United States. We’re using this summit as a platform to lay the groundwork for what we hope to accomplish when we host the G20 later this year,” he said.
Ramaphosa also reflected on his recent visit to Washington, calling his meeting with President Trump “successful” and noting a renewed focus on trade relations between the two nations, despite global political uncertainties.
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 summit, Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of fostering international cooperation and ensuring the country’s voice is heard on the global stage.