On February 21, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola after attending the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg.

Wang Yi congratulated South Africa on successfully hosting the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He said, by assuming the G20 presidency, South Africa represents Africa in making a strong voice on the global stage, which demonstrates the historic shifts in international political and economic landscapes and holds great symbolic significance. As multilateralism faces threats amid the rise of unilateral bullying and protectionism, the foreign ministers' meeting under the theme "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability" has reflected the common aspirations of most countries, especially those from the Global South. China firmly supports South Africa in fulfilling its duty as the G20 presidency and left Africa's imprint on global governance. Noting that South Africa is a major African country with substantial influence and immense development potential, Wang Yi said that China is ready to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with South Africa, accelerate their respective development and revitalization, and join hands to raise the voice and representation of countries from the Global South, especially African countries, in international agenda.

Ronald Lamola thanked China for its strong support for South Africa's G20 presidency. In the face of a volatile international situation, South Africa remains committed to strengthening close coordination and cooperation with China to safeguard the common interests of the Global South countries. Ronald Lamola expressed delight over the fruitful outcomes of mutually beneficial cooperation between South Africa and China, and expectation for the two sides to deepen practical cooperation in various areas such as economy and trade, infrastructure, energy, and emerging industries. He welcomed China to increase investment in South Africa to facilitate the country's efforts in accelerating industrialization and achieving diversified development.