South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada

President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Kenanaskis, Canada, from June 14-17. He will attend the G7 Leaders' Summit. The summit's theme is energy security and collaboration. Discussions will focus on technology, innovation, and critical mineral supply chains.

President Ramaphosa aims to engage with world leaders at the summit. He seeks solutions for energy security related to South Africa's G20 Presidency. This participation will strengthen cooperation between the G7 and G20.

On June 19, 2025, President Ramaphosa will answer questions in Parliament. This session is part of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). It allows Parliament to hold the executive accountable and ensure transparency.

On June 20, 2025, the Judiciary will celebrate the Constitutional Court's 30th anniversary. President Ramaphosa is honored to deliver the keynote address at this event. The celebration will reflect on the Court's role in democracy and human rights.

Later that day, he will speak at the World Council of Churches (WCC) Summit in Johannesburg. The WCC includes 352 member churches with over 600 million Christians worldwide. It works for justice, peace, reconciliation, and unity.

The WCC played a significant role against apartheid globally. Its efforts helped bring attention to South Africa’s issues during that time.

President Ramaphosa has been invited by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to attend SACU's 9th Summit on June 27, 2025. The summit will discuss updates on SACU’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2027. Leaders will also address geopolitical developments affecting their region.

South Africa will assume SACU Chairship starting July 2025.

On June 30, President Ramaphosa will lead South Africa’s delegation at the Financing for Development Conference in Seville. This conference addresses financing issues and aims to implement Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

South Africa’s participation aligns with its G20 objectives of solidarity and sustainability. A side event titled "Forging a common agenda for debt sustainability" will also take place during this conference.

This event aims to tackle structural deficits and liquidity challenges faced by developing economies in Africa. It seeks consensus among various debt-related initiatives for sustainable solutions.