Ramaphosa shakes hands with Saudi Arabia in a massive push for renewable energy

The president was in the middle eastern nation this weekend, bolstering relations and trying to draw investment amid several crises hitting the country.

“I look particularly forward to welcoming more of your renewable energy firms and technologies to enter our market. We hope to see you partnering with South African firms as we increase our renewable energy generation footprint and manufacture green energy components,” he said. “With plans to source 100% of Neom’s energy from renewable sources, including hydrogen-based power, Saudi investors will find substantial opportunities to leverage in South Africa in this regard. Similarly, there are opportunities for South African businesses to leverage at Neom,” the president said.

“I should say it is embarrassing that we do not have a direct flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia, and with both of us being embarrassed, I think it creates a great opportunity to ensure that we do ensure that we connect the two countries,” the president said.

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