Leaders discuss expanded cooperation in wildfire management, technology, and bilateral investment.

 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G7 Summit this weekend, reaffirming the growing partnership between the two nations.

The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in several key areas, including wildfire management, emerging technologies, and bilateral trade and investment.

Prime Minister Carney praised South Africa’s leadership on climate resilience and emphasized Canada’s readiness to share expertise in wildfire suppression and response, an increasingly urgent issue for both nations.

“We are building a partnership rooted in shared challenges and shared opportunities from advanced technology to environmental security,” said Carney.

President Ramaphosa echoed these sentiments, highlighting South Africa’s interest in attracting Canadian investment in green energy and tech innovation. The leaders also discussed enhanced academic and scientific exchanges between institutions in both countries.

The meeting reflects a broader push by both Canada and South Africa to diversify international alliances and deepen South–North cooperation on global development issues.