Sunak and Ramaphosa agree to boost links
Rishi Sunak has discussed opportunities to boost trade exports with the South African president as the pair agreed this generation must take their nations' partnership "to the next level".
Cyril Ramaphosa met the Prime Minister in Downing Street as part of his state visit to the UK, the first by a foreign dignitary in the reign of the King.
The leaders hailed the "historic" ties between their nations while looking towards a deeper partnership "both bilaterally and through the Commonwealth" during their talks on Wednesday, No 10 said.
They also attended a working lunch alongside Cabinet ministers Grant Shapps, Kemi Badenoch and Steve Barclay.
Mr Sunak said it was a "historic state visit" and "South Africa and the UK are obviously very strong partners, allies, friends and we share so many of the same objectives – notably transitioning to clean energy while creating jobs and opportunity for our citizens".