President Ramaphosa arrives in Switzerland for a state visit – SABC News
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Bern, Switzerland, marking the fourth stop in a multi-nation diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening South Africa’s global trade ties.
President @CyrilRamaphosa has this morning, 28 October 2025, arrived in Switzerland for a two-day State Visit at the invitation of Her Excellency President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation. https://t.co/YzF9rzOqai#SAinSwitzerland#BetterAfricaBetterWorld pic.twitter.com/JJm96woEox
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 28, 2025
His visit to Switzerland follows two official state visits to Vietnam and Indonesia, and a working visit to Malaysia, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate.
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The Presidency underscored Southeast Asia’s growing influence as a trade bloc, emphasising South Africa’s need to deepen engagement in the region to unlock new market opportunities.
In Bern, Ramaphosa is being hosted by Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter for a state visit focused on expanding bilateral trade and investment.