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03/09/2025

03/09/2025

02/09/2025

Sri Lanka Beckons ✨🌴
With political stability and fresh momentum, Sri Lanka is redefining itself as a top global travel destination. 🇱🇰
From Ayurveda wellness retreats and ancient heritage trails to pristine beaches and adventure sports, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean has something for every traveler.
📍 In Pretoria, High Commissioner Udeni Rajapaksa shared how tourism, health, and hospitality are driving a new era of growth—inviting South Africans to experience Sri Lanka’s timeless charm.

Alvin Botes
Sri Lanka High Commission in Pretoria
Department of Tourism



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Sri Lanka Beckons - Tourism, Health, and Hospitality Driving a New Era of Growth by Kirtan Bhana - TDS Sri Lankan High Commissioner Udeni Rajapaksa add

01/09/2025

Towards a secured future and reformed Global Governance.

The SCO leaders stand together for a group photo in Tianjin, China.

01/09/2025

Science Diplomacy in Action Empowering Women in STEM!

On 28 August 2025, the Tunisian Residence in Pretoria welcomed guests to an event hosted by Ambassador Karima Bardaoui, in partnership with South Africa’s DSTI and the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA).
Key themes:
• Tunisia leads globally with 43.3% female enrollment in STEM fields, including dominance in health sciences.
• South Africa’s DSTI continues to champion women’s advancement through bursaries, grants, and grassroots innovation support.
• Panel discussions highlighted inclusive strategies from early education through leadership, emphasizing mentorship, visibility, sustainability, and the importance of well-being.
• The event featured inspiring videos highlighting Tunisian women researchers both in Tunisia and in South Africa, encapsulating the spirit of collaboration and resilience.

Science diplomacy bridges borders and gender divides, powering a brighter, more equitable future for women in science across Africa and beyond.



Embassy of Tunisia to Pretoria
Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA
Alvin Botes
Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa

Science Diplomacy Empowering Women – Tunisia and South Africa By Jayde Bhana - TDS Karima Bardaoui, Ambassador of Tunisia delivering opening remarks (p

01/09/2025

🌏✨ Fashion meets diplomacy!
Indonesia and South Africa are weaving stronger ties through culture and creativity. The launch of Indonesian fashion brand Sroja Warna at Nelson Mandela Square and the High Tea showcase in Pretoria highlight how fashion is becoming a new language of diplomacy.

🇮🇩🤝🇿🇦 From heritage to modernity, Sroja represents more than style — it’s a story of collaboration, identity, and friendship.

Kbri Pretoria
South African Embassy Jakarta Indonesia
ITPC Johannesburg
Sroja Id



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Indonesia and South Africa Weave Stronger Ties Through Fashion Diplomacy Models donning fashion pieces from the Sroja Warna collection TDS | 29 Augu

29/08/2025

Doha: Ethiopia is seeking a strong partnership with Qatar as it prepares to host the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) on September 8...

29/08/2025

🇷🇺🇱🇸 On 27 August 2025, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho Roman Ambarov met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of the Kingdom of Lesotho Justice Nthomeng Majara.

As part of the meeting, bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two countries was considered, with particular attention to the development of economic, trade, investment, cultural, and humanitarian partnerships between the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Lesotho.

🤝 Both sides reaffirmed their shared interest in maintaining a constructive political dialogue.

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