Ramaphosa Thanks Malaysia for Supporting South Africa's ICJ Case for Palestinian Justice

Strengthening Bilateral Ties

• 🚀 President Ramaphosa concluded a three-nation tour in Malaysia, attending the ASEAN summit.
• 💡 His message emphasized South Africa is open for business and the need for developing countries to work together.
• 🤝 Both nations aim to deepen relations and strengthen South-South cooperation through various multilateral forums.
• 🗓️ Malaysia was invited to the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a business delegation expected.
• 🌍 Ramaphosa extended an invitation for a state visit to South Africa in 2026 for the Malaysian Prime Minister.

Support for Palestinian Justice

• 👏 Ramaphosa expressed gratitude to Malaysia for supporting South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
• ⚖️ This case seeks justice for the people of Palestine regarding the "genocide unfolding in Gaza."
• 📜 A parallel was drawn to the global opposition against apartheid, which sought justice for South Africans.

Economic & Trade Expansion

• 📈 A key objective is to upgrade trade and investment between South Africa and Malaysia, as current levels are considered too low.
• 🎯 Discussions focused on crafting memoranda of understanding in areas such as defense, trade, industry, agriculture, and halal foods.
• 🌐 The Malaysian Prime Minister highlighted the importance of opening new markets and enhancing intra-ASEAN trade for economic growth.

Global Cooperation & Shared Vision

• 🤝 Both countries actively engage in multilateral forums including BRICS, G20, UN, and G7 to foster cooperation.
• 🌍 The goal is to create a better world at social and economic levels, improving the lives of people through effective policies.
• 🧠 Malaysia seeks friends with a common vision and ideals, particularly in protecting human dignity.
• 🗣️ South Africa's involvement at the global level has been impactful, despite its size and geographical distance from many markets.

Beyond Economics

• 🎨 Discussions extended beyond trade to include collaboration in culture, arts, research, and education.
• 💖 Emphasis was placed on protecting human dignity and addressing a perceived "deficit in compassion" among political leaders.
• ✅ The ultimate test of these meetings is the ability to concretize and execute the decisions made.