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MFA Press Statement on the visit of South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, 5-7 Oct 2016

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5 October 2016

Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa HE Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa called on President Tony Tan Keng Yam at the Istana on 5 October 2016. [Photo Credit: MCI] Deputy Prime Mini...

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Two men in suits shake hands indoors, with Singapore flags in background.

Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa HE Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa called on President Tony Tan Keng Yam at the Istana on 5 October 2016. [Photo Credit: MCI]

Cyril Ramaphosa shaking hands with another man, both in suits, with red decor.

Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosts Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa HE Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa to lunch, 5 October 2016. [Photo Credit: MFA]

        Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa called on President Tony Tan Keng Yam, and was hosted to lunch by Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies Tharman Shanmugaratnam today. 

        President and Deputy President Ramaphosa reaffirmed the warm and broad-based relations between Singapore and South Africa, especially in the areas of defence, trade and aviation.  Over lunch, DPM Tharman and Deputy President Ramaphosa discussed ways to strengthen bilateral engagements in a number of areas, particularly in economic cooperation with a view to boost bilateral trade and investment.  DPM Tharman and Deputy President Ramaphosa also exchanged views on regional developments and the global economy.

       As part of his official programme, Deputy President Ramaphosa will receive briefings on Singapore’s housing and economic policies, as well as Singapore’s experience in port management.  He will also deliver a speech entitled “South Africa: Into The Next Ten Years” at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 7 October 2016. 

        Deputy President Ramaphosa is visiting Singapore at the invitation of DPM Tharman.  He will depart Singapore on 7 October 2016. 

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE
5 OCTOBER 2016


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