Ahmed Attaf, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, ahead of their joint chairmanship of the ministerial meeting to follow up on the results of the bilateral high commission held in December 2024. The discussion focused on evaluating current relations and advancing the strategic partnership established between the two nations. Both parties aimed to implement agreed-upon goals from the December 2024 partnership declaration through tangible projects. Additionally, the ministers discussed regional and global issues of common interest, including developments in the Middle East and the Western Sahara issue, emphasizing the need for enhanced coordination within the UN and the African Union.