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May 2025 – Washington, D.C., USA: Engagements and press conferences on AGOA and US-SA trade relations.
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September 2025 – Washington, D.C., USA: Met USTR Jamieson Greer to discuss tariffs, trade barriers, and AGOA renewal (extended one year).
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5–7 February 2026 – Beijing, China: Led delegation to Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETC) meeting; focused on bilateral trade, industrial policy, and China-Africa Economic Partnership Agreement.
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16–18 April 2026 – Madrid, Spain: Accompanied President Ramaphosa; participated in South Africa–Spain Business Forum and held talks with Spain’s Minister of Industry and Tourism.
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19–21 May 2026 – Rotterdam, Netherlands: Led Team South Africa at World Hydrogen Summit 2026; spoke on green hydrogen, reindustrialisation, and Africa’s role in hydrogen economy.
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21 May 2026 – European Commission (likely Brussels): Meetings with EU counterparts and businesses on trade and economic cooperation.
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3–4 June 2026 – Paris, France: Co-led delegation to OECD Ministerial Council Meeting; advocated for reforms on Africa’s financing gap and equitable global finance rules.
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March 2026 speech (no specific dates): Referenced African visits to DRC, Cameroon, Algeria, Egypt, Mozambique, Lesotho, and Ethiopia for investment and trade promotion.
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Note: Between June–October 2025, his office spent ~R7 million on international travel (destinations beyond US not itemised).
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As of 3 June 2026 – Confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis, self-isolating; China trip (Feb 2026) was earlier noted as last overseas visit, though later records show subsequent European trips.
