Department of International Relations and Co-operation - Republic of South Africa
Department of International Relations and Co-operation - Republic of South Africa
10/28/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2025 04:31
President Ramaphosa arrives in Switzerland for a State Visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa 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.
The President will on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 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 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 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 will also hold several meetings with the Swiss business leaders as a part of economic development and collaboration.
PROGRAMME FOR THE SWITZERLAND STATE VISIT
DAY 1: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
TIME (SAST)
13h10 - Teté a Teté
16h00 - Official Welcome Ceremony
16h30 - Speeches by both Presidents in House of Parliament
17h00 - Official Talks
18h10 - Signing Ceremony and presentation of restituted cultural goods
18h25 - Press Conference
DAY 2: Thursday, 30 October 2025
11h20 - Visit to the Vocational and Further Education Center
12h45 - Guided tour of the manufacturing facility and apprenticeship centre
13h45 - Media doorstop with President Ramaphosa and President Keller-Sutter
Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - [email protected]
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
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