By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Mueda and is received by H.E. President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique and conducted through the Guard of Honour.
According to The Presidency, Ramaphosa is set to participate in the 53rd Commemoration of the assassination of Dr Eduardo Mondlane, the founder and first President of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO).
The President undertakes this visit in his capacity as Chair of the South African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. He will also pay a visit to military troops that are part of the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM).
His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa arrives in Mueda and is received by H.E. President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique and conducted through the Guard of Honour. #BetterAfricaBetterWorld ? pic.twitter.com/4TMsIwfoY4
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Ramaphosa is accompanied by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Candith Mashego-Dlamini and Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Thabang Makwetla.
“Relations between South Africa and Mozambique are cordial, fraternal, and of a strategic nature. The working visit will further deepen existing economic, political, cultural and social relations between the two countries,” the Presidency said.
The Presidency added that the working visit will also afford the leaders an opportunity to discuss bilateral, continental and global issues, and to reaffirm their commitment to further cooperate closely on multilateral issues.