US EditionAustrian President Alexander Van Der Bellen's State Visit: A New Chapter in South Africa-Austria Relations
- On 4 July 2025, Alexander Van der Bellen, the President of Austria, began a four-day official visit to South Africa aimed at strengthening the partnership between the two countries.
- The visit followed longstanding solidarity between the two nations, rooted in Austria's support during South Africa's democratic transition and shared commitment to multilateralism.
- Leaders discussed expanding cooperation in trade, green economy, energy, manufacturing, tourism, and signed MoUs on consular affairs and vocational education.
- Ramaphosa stated the visit marks a “new chapter” and emphasized South Africa as Austria's largest African trade partner, hosting over 70 Austrian companies, with both pursuing green hydrogen development.
- The visit seeks to enhance investment opportunities and reinforce international partnerships amidst global geopolitical challenges, establishing a strong basis for enduring cooperation in areas such as the economy, education, environmental issues, and diplomatic relations.
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The FPÖ has called on Van der Bellen to draw attention to the "precarious human rights situation" in South Africa in the light of the US President's "genocide" accusations. Austria's President counters a press conference with his counterpart Ramaphosa.
Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen is currently in South Africa and will meet his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday.An Austrian president's historic first visit to the African country had to begin in a historic place ... On Thursday, Alexander Van der Bellen visited Nelson Mandela's home in Soweto, which, with its decades-long struggle against the racist apartheid regime, became a worldwide icon and a symbol of freedom.…
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