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You are here: Home / News / European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR)/Vice-President of the European Commission (VP) Kaja Kallas Travels to South Africa

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR)/Vice-President of the European Commission (VP) Kaja Kallas Travels to South Africa

19 February 2025 by Alan

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
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EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will visit South Africa from 19-21 February. Her visit will aim to strengthen EU-South Africa relations and include participation in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

The visit comes as this year marks the 25th anniversary of the EU-Africa partnership, culminating in a Summit with EU and African leaders.

On 19 February, Kaja Kallas will co-chair the Ministerial Political Dialogue in Cape Town with South African counterparts to prepare for the 8th EU-South Africa Summit on 13 March. They will discuss key topics such as security, trade, and investment. The meeting will be followed by a joint press statement by High Representative Kallas and South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola. The High Representative will also engage with students, entrepreneurs, and civil society.

On 20-21 February, the High Representative will participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The two-day gathering will focus on the global geopolitical situation and South Africa’s G20 Presidency priorities.

All audiovisual material of the visit will be available on EbS. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will visit South Africa from 19-21 February. Her visit will aim to strengthen EU-South Africa relations and include participation in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

The visit comes as this year marks the 25th anniversary of the EU-Africa partnership, culminating in a Summit with EU and African leaders.

On 19 February, Kaja Kallas will co-chair the Ministerial Political Dialogue in Cape Town with South African counterparts to prepare for the 8th EU-South Africa Summit on 13 March. They will discuss key topics such as security, trade, and investment. The meeting will be followed by a joint press statement by High Representative Kallas and South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola. The High Representative will also engage with students, entrepreneurs, and civil society.

On 20-21 February, the High Representative will participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The two-day gathering will focus on the global geopolitical situation and South Africa’s G20 Presidency priorities.

All audiovisual material of the visit will be available on EbS.

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