Ramaphosa says South Africa is seeking to elevate bilateral ties and deepen trade with Ireland [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa says through the South Africa-Ireland Joint Commission for Cooperation, the two nations have maintained cordial relations rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and a common commitment to multilateralism. South Africa is Ireland’s largest trading partner in Africa, with imports ranging from aircraft to data processing machinery to pharmaceutical products. Speaking during his state visit to Ireland on Wednesday, Ramaphosa highlighted the strong cultural links and investment flows between the two nations: