Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile pays a courtesy call on His Excellency Mr Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, as part of the three-day Working Visit to Tokyo, Japan.

The Deputy President emphasised the strong bilateral relations between South Africa and Japan, particularly in the areas of politics, economics, and culture. He also acknowledged Japan's commitment to supporting African development through initiatives like TICAD, which focuses on peace, stability, private sector growth, infrastructure, human resources, climate change, and education.

"South Africa and Japan enjoy good bilateral political, economic, and cultural relations. Both countries remain committed to the agenda that seeks to make the world a better place for generations to come," said Deputy President Mashatile.

The Deputy President is supported by the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka; the Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie; the Minister of Higher Education, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane; the Minister of Agriculture Mr John Steenhuisen; the Minister of Trade Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau; the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ms Nomalungelo Gina.

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