Cyril Ramaphosa Marks Historic State Visit to Switzerland Amid Past Tensions

Cyril Ramaphosas historic state visit to Switzerland underscores a renewed partnership, moving beyond past apartheid tensions to enhance economic ties between South Africa and Switzerland.

• During the state visit, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa and Swiss Minister of Justice Karin Keller-Sutter discussed deepening economic relations, highlighting Switzerland as a key investor in South Africa.
• Karin Keller-Sutter acknowledged the troubled history between Switzerland and South Africa during the apartheid era, emphasizing the importance of current vibrant and diverse diplomatic relations.
• The visit took place in Bern, where discussions included strategies to strengthen trade and investment, with South Africa being the top destination for Swiss direct investment in Africa.