By Amy Musgrave
President Cyril Ramaphosa will be in Algeria on a state visit from Thursday to Saturday following an invitation from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
The two heads of state will co-chair the 7th Session of the South Africa-Algeria Binational Commission (BNC), according to The Presidency.
Ramaphosa will lead a delegation comprising ministers, senior officials and business leaders.
“South Africa and Algeria enjoy strong political, economic and social relations following the establishment of diplomatic relations in May 1994,” the Presidency said in a statement.
“These relations are conducted through the Binational Commission as a structured mechanism that provides for political, economic, social, cultural, scientific and technical cooperation.”
The BNC will review progress on the implementation of decisions taken during the 6th Session in 2015.
The visit serves as an opportunity for the leaders to exchange views on regional, continental and global issues of mutual concern, and to reinforce the importance of accelerating efforts towards the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
They will also sign Memoranda of Understanding and other agreements.
South African and Algerian business leaders will participate in the South Africa-Algeria Business Forum where companies and entrepreneurs will explore possibilities in trade and investment and the exchange of technologies.
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