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Ramaphosa in Saudi Arabia to strengthen business ties

By Staff Writer 12 Jul 2018 1 Min Read Save

Last updated: 12 Jul 2018, 08:57

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa supported by the Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibe, and Members of the Executive Council launch the National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs in Mangaung, Free State.31/03/2017. Kopano Tlape GCIS

President Cyril Ramaphosa will be seeking to strengthen business and other ties with Saudi Arabia during a visit to the oil-rich kingdom on Thursday.

President Ramaphosa arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday night on the second leg of his three-nation tour. He is due to meet with King Salman and address a business forum.

South Africa imports 47 per cent of its oil from Saudi Arabia. Ramaphosa was in Abuja on Wednesday, where he held talks with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.

His tour will end with a visit to the United Arab Emirates

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