On South Africa’s Freedom Day, 27 April 2022, I had the honour of presenting my Letters of Credence to The Right Honourable Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada. In Her Excellency’s remarks she implored those of us present to get to know Canada beyond the confines of the capital city, Ottawa, and to do more to promote the good bilateral and multilateral relations between our countries and all of our peoples. I certainly intend to do so. I am excited to serve in this capacity and will seek to deepen existing relationships between our countries and peoples, paying particular attention to the promotion of bilateral trade and investments.

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MOU on Science Cooperation signed in Ottawa

Mr Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General: International Cooperation and Resources at South African Department of Science and Innovation and Mr Nipun Vats, Assistant Deputy Minister for Science and Research at the Canadian Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on science cooperation in Ottawa.

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