President Ramaphosa will host Austrian President Van Der Bellen on 4 July to strengthen ties in trade, culture, and renewable energy.
President Ramaphosa Hosts Austria’s Van Der Bellen
President Ramaphosa will host Austrian President Van Der Bellen on 4 July to strengthen ties in trade, culture, and renewable energy
Published:
July 1, 2025 at 5:55:13 PM
Modified:
July 14, 2025 at 2:54:15 AM
South Africa is set to host Austria’s President Alexander Van Der Bellen on Friday, 4 July 2025, in Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will welcome President Van Der Bellen at the Union Buildings for a State Visit aimed at strengthening ties between South Africa and Austria. This visit will deepen cooperation in arts and culture, higher education, renewable energy, trade, investment, and waste management.
Despite being far apart geographically and differing in size and economy, the two nations share common ground in multilateralism, trade, and sustainable development.
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On the same day, both presidents will address the South Africa-Austria Business Forum. This session will bring together business leaders to explore new opportunities in various sectors.
Event Details:
State Visit
📅 Date: Friday, 4 July 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM (media to arrive by 08:00 AM)
📍 Venue: Union Buildings, Pretoria
SA-Austria Business Forum
📅 Date: Friday, 4 July 2025
⏰ Time: 2:15 PM
📍 Venue: Colab Hotel, Ext 2, Menlyn Maine, 194 Bancor Avenue Park Lane West Building
This State Visit is an opportunity to consolidate the long-standing and strong relationship between South Africa and Austria.” – Presidency of South Africa
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