* The visit served as a strategic platform to advance South Africa's interests in the global space sector and deepen international cooperation

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has concluded his official visit to France, where he attended the International Space Summit 2026.

The visit served as a strategic platform to advance South Africa's interests in the global space sector and deepen international cooperation.

By engaging with key global partners, Minister Nzimande reaffirmed the country's commitment to leveraging innovation for sustainable development and positioning South Africa as an active contributor to the global space economy.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of South Africa.