Paris, France – May 19, 2025 | South African brands will support the South African Embassy in France to co-host a series of strategic engagements during Vice President Paul Machatil's official visit to France. A high-level investment conference and business gala dinner hosted by the Paris Embassy in collaboration with South Africa's 2025 G20 presidency will be held from May 21st to 22nd, 2025. The visit aims to strengthen economic ties between South Africa and France by introducing the wide range of investment opportunities available in South Africa.
“By harnessing France's technological strengths alongside the South African market potential and its role on the African continent, French companies are uniquely set up to develop sustainable partnerships that promote innovation and long-term growth.
During the business gala dinner, South African brands will work with the South African Embassy in France to celebrate the global South Africans who work, live, study and raise the national flag in France.
By strengthening our partnership for sustainable development, Nana Phiri, head of RMB's Corporate Client Group, said, “This is a pivotal moment to showcase the strength of South Africa's investment readiness and the partnership across the sector.
“Paris Engagement is a powerful platform to show how South Africa is innovating its infrastructure and energy funding. We look forward to sharing how private sector collaboration can help rebuild the continent's economy in the future.
Engagement details:
Investment meeting
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 8:00 8:30
Honorary Guest: His Excellency Paul Mashathir, Vice President of South Africa
Venue: Hôtel D'évreux, Paris, France
Business Gala Dinner
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 20:00 and 19:30
Honorary Guest: His Excellency Paul Mashathir, Vice President of South Africa
Venue: Place Vendôme in Paris, France.
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