By The President of the United States of America (USA) Joe Biden congratulated the President of the Republic South Africa (RSA) for his re-election over a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, 2 July 2024, where both presidents deepened their relations.
According to the Presidency in South Africa, Biden phoned Ramaphosa to congratulate him for his second term in office and for the successful formation of a Government of National Unity.
Joe Biden further pledged that the United States will work closely with the 7th Administration in South Africa on key areas such as economic growth, job creation, social development and climate change as well as South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 in 2025. President Biden confirmed that he will visit South Africa and participate in the G20 meetings.
“President Ramaphosa expressed his appreciation for this commitment and in turn extended an invitation to President Biden to undertake a State Visit to South Africa. Dates will be confirmed by the respective diplomatic teams,” said Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President
