PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host the President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, General Umaro Sissoco Embaló, on a State Visit to Pretoria on Thursday.
According to a statement by The Presidency, this visit will provide an opportunity for South Africa and Guinea Bisseau to strengthen bilateral, political, and socio-economic relations.
The two partners share a vision and strategic partnership on the advancement of peace and security, prosperity and development of our Continent.
The visit will also serve as a platform to reinvigorate a number of bilateral agreements that require closer implementation.
The Presidency said that since the commencement of President Embaló’s administration, there has been renewed interest in implementation of agreements and in extending partnership between the two countries.
The General Cooperation Agreement between the two countries signed in September 2008, has laid the foundation for the launching of a Joint Bilateral Commission (JBC).
“This week’s visit
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