President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa met privately in Johannesburg on June 19 to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing economic ties between their countries. The meeting, which took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, followed President Ramaphosa’s second-term inauguration, attended by President Tinubu.
During their discussions, President Tinubu emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to tackle Africa’s challenges and highlighted the importance of robust trade and economic strategies to foster prosperity and unity. President Ramaphosa expressed gratitude for President Tinubu’s attendance at his inauguration and welcomed the commitment to mutual respect and cooperation.
President Tinubu shared the meeting’s details on his official X handle, expressing optimism about the future collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa and their potential to lead their nations towards increased prosperity and unity. This engagement underscores the deep relationship between the two countries and their shared dedication to addressing common challenges through strengthened economic ties and cooperative strategies.
