On June 11, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola in Changsha.

Wang Yi said that the foreign ministers of the two countries have met four times in a year, demonstrating the close ties between China and South Africa and the high level of China-South Africa all-round strategic cooperative partnership in the new era. China and South Africa are good friends with shared ideals and good partners for mutual benefit and win-win results, and the friendship between the two countries has grown stronger over time. China and South Africa are major developing countries with common experiences and shared pursuits. The more complex the situation and the sharper the challenges, the more the two countries should unite and cooperate, and strive for self-reliance and strength. China is ready to consolidate political mutual trust and support with South Africa. China is happy to see South Africa play a greater role on the international and regional stage, and supports South Africa in fulfilling its duties as the G20 presidency. China is ready to work with South Africa to demonstrate the responsibilities of major countries, safeguard their legitimate rights and interests as well as national dignity, and protect the common interests of the vast number of developing countries.

Wang Yi stated that China announced new measures for cooperation with Africa at this Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators, giving African countries zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines, which demonstrates China's firm support for Africa and the solidarity and friendship between China and Africa. China will continue to share development opportunities with Africa while jointly safeguarding the multilateral trading system and the basic norms governing international relations.

Ronald Lamola extended congratulations on the complete success of the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has achieved fruitful results over the 25 years since its establishment, contributing to the development of African countries. South Africa highly appreciates China for granting 100 percent zero-tariff treatment to African countries and looks forward to strengthening practical cooperation with China in various fields such as economy and trade, energy, human resources training, and AIDS prevention and control. He thanked China for its support in South Africa's fulfillment of its duties as the G20 presidency and expressed willingness to enhance communication and coordination with China.