The South African High Commissioner to the UK, His Excellency Kingsley Mamabolo visited the Isle of Man for a series of meetings.
His Excellency met with with political and business leaders during his visit.
The High Commissioner is the South African Government’s most senior representative in the United Kingdom.
His area of responsibility extends to cover the Crown Dependencies as well.
South African Community
With a relatively large South African community living and working in the Isle of Man, there were many business representatives who wanted to meet with him to explain the benefits that the Isle of Man has to offer.
The Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan MHK, commented: “I was delighted to welcome the High Commissioner to the Isle of Man.
“We continue to work hard to develop our international relationships and to seek mutually beneficial economic opportunities and I am grateful the High Commissioner saw fit to visit us.
Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan MHK.
“With such a large South African community based here, it is also a great chance for them to meet with the High Commissioner to explore ways that we can build on our good relationship.”
The visit included meetings with the collective South African business Indaba group – who themselves have recently visited South Africa to promote the Island, with the support of the Department for Enterprise.
Welcome to the Isle of Man
His Excellency also met with the Lieutenant Governor at Government House and with the Council of Ministers.
The High Commissioner visited the Laxey Wheel and the Manx Museum where he was given a guided tour, including the new Archibald Knox exhibition.
Basil Bielich, Director of the Isle of Man Indaba said: “The companies making up the Isle of Man Indaba are delighted to welcome the High Commissioner to the Isle of Man.
“This visit highlights the close relationship between our two countries and creates opportunities for businesses and individuals in both jurisdictions.”
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