South African President Congratulates President El-Sisi on Election Victory

His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa, extended his warmest congratulations to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on his successful election as President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The elections, held from 10 to 12 December 2023, marked a historic moment as the people of Egypt expressed their will in shaping the nation’s future.

President Ramaphosa commended all candidates who participated in the elections for their gracious and commendable conduct. The South African Government reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with Egypt for the mutual benefit of both nations, fostering strong people-to-people ties and contributing to the consolidation of the African Agenda.

Expressing his recognition of the National Election Authority of Egypt and all national stakeholders, President Ramaphosa acknowledged their collective efforts in creating a conducive environment for the electoral process. The statement also highlighted the President’s awareness of the observations made by the AU-COMESA Joint Observer Mission, with South Africa looking forward to strengthening bilateral relations with Egypt in the future.

As President El-Sisi assumes his new term, the diplomatic ties between South Africa and Egypt are poised to grow, reflecting the shared commitment to regional stability and cooperation.