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Minister Lamola to host his Japanese counterpart for Bilateral Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr Toshimitsu Motegi, on 05 May 2026 for bilateral talks in Pretoria. The visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations with emphasis on energy, security, critical minerals and the reaffirmation of Japan’s Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) investment commitments. The two Ministers are also expected to exchange views on key global political issues. South Africa and Japan maintain strong, long-standing diplomatic relations, particularly in trade and investment, science and technology, education and skills development. Formal ties were established on 13 January 1992 and elevated to a Strategic Cooperation Partnership in 2010.

Minister Lamola to host his Japanese counterpart for Bilateral Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr Toshimitsu Motegi, on 05 May 2026 for bilateral talks in Pretoria. The visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations with emphasis on energy, security, critical minerals and the reaffirmation of Japan’s Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) investment commitments. The two Ministers are also expected to exchange views on key global political issues. South Africa and Japan maintain strong, long-standing diplomatic relations, particularly in trade and investment, science and technology, education and skills development. Formal ties were established on 13 January 1992 and elevated to a Strategic Cooperation Partnership in 2010.

Minister Lamola to host his Japanese counterpart for Bilateral Consultations The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr Toshimitsu Motegi, on 05 May 2026 for bilateral talks in Pretoria. The visit will provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations with emphasis on energy, security, critical minerals and the reaffirmation of Japan’s Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) investment commitments. The two Ministers are also expected to exchange views on key global political issues. South Africa and Japan maintain strong, long-standing diplomatic relations, particularly in trade and investment, science and technology, education and skills development. Formal ties were established on 13 January 1992 and elevated to a Strategic Cooperation Partnership in 2010.

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Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Chairperson Youssouf is in South Africa to oversee the election of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, taking place on 30 April 2026 at its headquarters in Midrand. The meeting reflects ongoing collaboration on the work of the African Union, including South Africa’s role and contributions, as well as key issues impacting the continent and the global community. #AU #PanAfricanParliament #SouthAfrica #AfricaRising #InternationalRelations

Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is in South Africa. Chairperson Youssouf is in South Africa to oversee the election of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, taking place on 30 April 2026 at its headquarters in Midrand. The meeting reflects ongoing collaboration on the work of the African Union, including South Africa’s role and contributions, as well as key issues impacting the continent and the global community. #AU #PanAfricanParliament #SouthAfrica #AfricaRising #InternationalRelations

Ambassador Livieres Acampos is the Dean of South America's Diplomatic Corps, his response after the address by Minister Ronald Lamola to the Resident Heads of Mission from the America.

High Commissioner Christoff is the Dean of North America's Diplomatic Corps. His response after meeting with Minister Ronald Lamola in Pretoria with the Heads of Mission from the Americas

DIRCO Minister Hon Ronald Lamola engagement with Resident Heads of Mission from the Americas Region in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa. 28/04/2026

Ubuntu Radio interview with Minister Ronald Lamola at the conclusion of the Inter-Departmental Workshop with the SADC Secretariat on the implementation of RISDP in the context of South Africa's chairship held at DIRCO HQ, Pretoria. 24/04/2026