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Ramaphosa urges improved economic integration in Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will work with countries in the continent to rid the world of unemployment, poverty and inequality.

He was addressing new ambassadors and heads of missions who are assigned to the country.

These new diplomats are from Angola, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Indonesia and Mexico among others.

This was his first reception of diplomats since becoming president in February this year.

Ramaphosa singled out the recent signing of the agreement on the African Continental Free Trade Area as key to the realisation of economic integration in Africa.

At least 44 countries including South Africa have signed the agreement adopted at the last African Union (AU) Summit in Rwanda.

The Continental Free Trade Area will amongst others allow the free movement of goods and people in the continent.

The new diplomats are equal to the task, with Ambassador Filomena Delgado from Angola saying she hopes for better relations with mutual economic spinoffs.

Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to South Africa, David Hamadziripi, says his mission is to ensure Harare becomes the next best investment destination for South African companies.

Jamaican Ambassador Veronica Comfort hopes to broaden trade and strengthen contact.

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