PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa left for Paris, France, on Sunday night to participate in the Summit on the Financing of African Economies, according to a statement by the Presidency.
At the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, Ramaphosa will join several African heads of state and government as well as leaders of global financing institutions at the Grand Palais Ephémère on Tuesday.
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor and the Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will accompany the president.
According to the Presidency, the purpose of the Summit is to support the economic recovery of African countries that have been affected by the health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It also aims to foster investments in Africa and avert the risk of excessive debt.
Delegates will deliberate on debt relief and support from the International
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