Washington, D.C. — 19 May 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington, D.C., for a Working Visit aimed at strengthening relations between South Africa and the United States.

The visit seeks to reset and revitalise bilateral, economic, and commercial ties between the two nations. A central feature of the visit will be President Ramaphosa’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

President Ramaphosa is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including:

Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Minister in The Presidency

Mr Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition

Mr John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture

Mr Mcebisi Jonas, Special Envoy to the United States

This visit reaffirms South Africa’s commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic engagement with the United States, focusing on mutual interests in trade, investment, and global cooperation.