Deputy Minister Steenhuisen Calls for Deeper France-South Africa Economic Partnerships

APO Group - Africa-Newsroom | 30-09-2026 02:08pm |

Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr John Steenhuisen, said South Africa is open for business and ready to work with French businesses to convert opportunities into productive investment, jobs, exports, and stronger local value chains. He spoke during the 5th France-South Africa Business Forum held in Johannesburg. The forum brought together French and South African businesses, investors, institutions and other stakeholders to explore business opportunities, strengthen partnerships and support investment and international expansion between the two countries. Steenhuisen encouraged South African companies to make greater use of France as a gateway to European markets, technology, investment, and partnerships.

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