# President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economic diplomacy is centred on securing market access, attracting investment and promoting sustainable development. He participated in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Japan last week. In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa says given the global trade disruptions and mounting tariff pressures, participating in forums like the conference is key to the country’s economic diplomacy efforts. He adds that South Africa continues to advocate for an international trade regime that is fair, equitable and rules-based.
Ramaphosa says economic diplomacy is an important part of the country’s foreign policy