Hanoi, Oct. 24 -- Vietnam and South Africa have issued a Joint Statement on the occasion of President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit to Vietnam from October 23-24.

The Vietnam News Agency respectfully presents a translation of the Joint Statement as follows:

1. At the invitation of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Luong Cuong, President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa paid a state visit to Vietnam from October 23-24, 2025.

2. During the visit, the South African President held talks with President Luong Cuong and paid courtesy calls on Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

3. In an atmosphere of warmth and friendship, President Luong Cuong and President Cyril...