His Excellency President Jacob Zuma has today, 01 April 2015, arrived in Cairo, in the Arab Republic of Egypt for his Working Visit at the invitation of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.

The two Heads of State will tomorrow hold official talks at the Ethadye Presidential Palace.
The visit aims to further strengthen and consolidate the strategic bilateral relations between the two countries and to reaffirm South Africa’s commitment through the convening of the 9th Session of the Joint Bilateral Commission (JBC).

During the visit the two Heads of State will also discuss regional and international issues of mutual concern, in particular issues relating to peace and security in the African continent and in the global arena.
The President is accompanied by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation,  Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.

Issued by: The Presidency