During a ministerial meeting in Algiers co-chaired by Minister of State and Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola, both nations emphasized their commitment to evolving their political alignment into a robust economic partnership. The session focused on implementing the outcomes of the 7th High-Level Bilateral Cooperation Committee held in December 2024. Minister Attaf highlighted the need to move beyond political understanding toward tangible joint projects in fields such as energy, mining, agriculture, and digital innovation. Furthermore, both countries pledged to continue coordinating their positions on key international issues, including the Palestinian cause and Western Sahara, while prioritizing improvements in aviation and logistics to facilitate bilateral trade and investment.