Exchange across continents

How can cooperation between Bavaria and South Africa be strengthened? Which leaders should meet and which topics should take center stage?

Director Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Werner Weidenfeld was pleased to welcome Consul Marida van der Westhuizen-Nel and Vice-Consul Daniel Pretorius from the South African Consulate in Munich. During the meeting, current issues of the political situation in Germany and South Africa were tackled. Beyond that, future cooperation opportunities have also been discussed. It quickly became apparent that the meeting could only be a first prelude to further exchange.