Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Switzerland for a two-day state visit at the invitation of President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation.
President Ramaphosa arrived this morning, Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
A statement released by the Presidency said that tomorrow, 29 October 2025, President Ramaphosa will hold official talks with President Keller-Sutter on a range of bilateral issues, including the G20 Presidency.
“The visit will see the signing of two agreements on Cooperation in the fields of Arts, Culture, and Heritage, and Letter of Intent on Cooperation in Peace Mediation and Democracy Resilience,” the statement said.
“The agreements will strengthen cultural ties, explore new cooperation initiatives under domestic law, and promote joint efforts in peace-making and mediation within multilateral organisations.
“The South African government will also receive a number of heritage artefacts of the Nkuna Royal Family from the Government of Switzerland.”
On Thursday, 30 October 2025, Presidents Ramaphosa and Keller-Sutter will visit an industrial firm in eastern Switzerland and a vocational school to highlight vocational education and training.
“The visit supports a youth cooperation aimed at building skills for the modern economy,” the statement said.
“The vocational school offers dual education and apprenticeship programs with hands-on workshops, specialised training rooms, and open learning spaces that promote practical, connected learning.
“The President was also expected to hold several meetings with the Swiss business leaders as a part of economic development and collaboration.”
