South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes concludes working visits to Norway and Sweden
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Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, has concluded his working visit to Norway and Sweden, which took place March 7-11, 2022.
In Norway, the Deputy Minister participated in a political consultation with the country’s State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Henrik Thune. The meeting revolved around common areas of cooperation that include a review of bilateral relations, peace and reconciliation, and women, peace and security. The Deputy Minister also consulted with Halvard Ingebrigtsen, Norway’s State Secretary for Trade and Fisheries.
In addition to consultations, Deputy Minister Botes visited the Nobel Peace Center for Round Table Talks with the Norwegian Institute for International Affairs (NUPI) on South Africa’s foreign policy and peace and security.
The Deputy Minister also attended a business seminar organized by the Norwegian-Africa Business Association (NABA), which focused on green energy and South African investment opportunities in this area.
Deputy Minister Botes was given the opportunity to work with various companies to promote investment in South Africa.
In Stockholm, the Deputy Minister participated in a political consultation with Karin Wallensteen, Sweden’s State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting focused on areas such as bilateral relations, climate change, generational equality and peace and security.
The Deputy Minister also had bilateral discussions with Krister, Nilsson, State Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Trade and the Nordic countries, about Sweden’s green industrial change, focusing on the links between climate change and trade. The Deputy Minister participated in a business seminar, which provided an opportunity to engage with Business Sweden and discuss investment opportunities in South Africa.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
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