03:18South African President Cyril Ramaphosa received a warm welcome from his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacia Lula da Silva in Brasilia on Monday, as he arrived for a state visit.
Footage shows the welcome ceremony with military honours. The leaders exchange handshakes, smiles and embraces as they watch a military parade and pose for photographs. The video also shows Ramaphosa having his suit brushed by a delegation member as Lula raises his hands in a gesture of friendly surprise.
During their talks, the pair is expected to discuss bilateral issues such as agribusiness, aerospace, defence, energy, science and technology as well as sports and tourism, among others. Ramaphosa will also address a South-Africa-Brazil Business Forum aimed at enhancing economic ties. The visit runs from March 9 to 10.
BRICS bromance - Ramaphosa, Lula share warm embrace, smiles and jokes during meeting in Brasilia
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa received a warm welcome from his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacia Lula da Silva in Brasilia on Monday, as he arrived for a state visit.
Footage shows the welcome ceremony with military honours. The leaders exchange handshakes, smiles and embraces as they watch a military parade and pose for photographs. The video also shows Ramaphosa having his suit brushed by a delegation member as Lula raises his hands in a gesture of friendly surprise.
During their talks, the pair is expected to discuss bilateral issues such as agribusiness, aerospace, defence, energy, science and technology as well as sports and tourism, among others. Ramaphosa will also address a South-Africa-Brazil Business Forum aimed at enhancing economic ties. The visit runs from March 9 to 10.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa received a warm welcome from his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacia Lula da Silva in Brasilia on Monday, as he arrived for a state visit.
Footage shows the welcome ceremony with military honours. The leaders exchange handshakes, smiles and embraces as they watch a military parade and pose for photographs. The video also shows Ramaphosa having his suit brushed by a delegation member as Lula raises his hands in a gesture of friendly surprise.
During their talks, the pair is expected to discuss bilateral issues such as agribusiness, aerospace, defence, energy, science and technology as well as sports and tourism, among others. Ramaphosa will also address a South-Africa-Brazil Business Forum aimed at enhancing economic ties. The visit runs from March 9 to 10.