Leaders Affirm Strong Canada-South Africa Ties at G7 Summit

Kananaskis, Canada – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Canadian Prime Minister at the G7 2025 Summit in Kananaskis, reaffirming the strong bilateral relations between their nations. The leaders engaged in discussions highlighting mutual cooperation and shared global responsibilities. The Canadian Prime Minister welcomed President Ramaphosa, stating, 'It is a great honor to have you here. I’ve been a long admirer of your leadership of South Africa and now your leadership of the G20.' He emphasized the enduring strength of ties between Canada and South Africa, including assistance during natural disasters. President Ramaphosa expressed gratitude for the invitation to the G7 outreach program. 'We are delighted, and we wish you the best of luck as you put together all the ideas and all that come out with some declaration,' he remarked. He further added, 'Our relations are strong, and we particularly appreciate to be here,' underscoring the positive trajectory of the relationship, including support for South Africa's just energy transition.