Athens, Greece, – On November 2, 2023, South Africa’s Ambassador to Greece, Dr. Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela, hosted members of the Greek and South African communities at the South Africa Embassy in Athens to celebrate the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. The event was co-hosted by the Hellenic Federation of South Africa and supported by the General Secretariat of Hellenism Abroad and Public Diplomacy.
Guests included prominent figures in politics, sports, culture, and business. South African Dr. Stavros Nikolaou, Senior Executive of the Aspen Pharmacare Group, was also in attendance to receive the public service award at the “ARGO 2023” awards ceremony.
In her remarks, Ambassador Msengana-Ndlela highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between South Africa and Greece. She also noted the growing economic and trade relations between the two countries, with bilateral trade increasing by 20% in the past year.
“Our two countries share a commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law,” said Ambassador Msengana-Ndlela. “We also share a common interest in promoting peace and security in the world.”