# Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says bilateral relations with South Africa will deepen through international cooperation. Carney met with president Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the G7 Summit, which began today. Both countries are hosting major summits this year with South Africa’s G20 set for November. Carney praised South Africa’s support during Canada’s wildfires and highlighted ongoing collaboration in trade and investment, affirming a growing partnership between the two nations:
Canada commits to strengthening ties with South Africa [SOUND]
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