Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in Johannesburg on Friday, on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries, with discussions covering a range of topics, including trade, investment, defense cooperation, and the ongoing genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting focused on issues such as global economic recovery, climate change, and sustainable development.
Against this backdrop, Fidan and Lamola discussed ways to expand bilateral trade relations, explore new investment opportunities, and enhance cooperation in the defense industry.
The ministers also discussed the latest developments in the genocide case filed against Israel at the ICJ, highlighting the importance of international law and accountability for human rights violations.
This meeting underscores the growing importance of the relationship between Turkey and South Africa, two influential countries in their respective regions.
Both nations share a commitment to multilateralism and a desire to play a greater role in global affairs.
Strengthening bilateral ties between Turkey and South Africa could have significant implications for regional stability and global cooperation.