By Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a successful working visit to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, where he participated in the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum and engaged in high-level bilateral discussions to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
The visit centred on bolstering South Africa’s regional partnerships, promoting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and advancing African priorities under South Africa’s G20 Presidency.
During the Africa CEO Forum held in Abidjan on Monday, Ramaphosa joined fellow heads of state from Rwanda and Mauritania in a presidential panel that called for stronger collaboration between African governments and the private sector to drive sustainable development.
“The AfCFTA is an engine of growth. We would like the private sector to follow in tandem with the public sector, and to embrace the AfCFTA and be active participants,” Ramaphosa said.
He stressed the importance of infrastructure investment, especially in transport
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