Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo Meets with South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana

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Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo Meets with South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana

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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo met with South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring meetings, after having recently met during the Deputy Secretary’s trip to South Africa.

During the meeting, Deputy Secretary Adeyemo and Minister Godongwana discussed South Africa’s next steps in the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). Adeyemo also acknowledged South Africa’s efforts to combat illicit finance, offering cooperation and assistance with ongoing efforts in this area.

In addition, the Deputy Secretary engaged with Minister Godongwana on regional and global developments, emphasizing the importance of fostering the U.S.-South Africa bilateral relationship.

This meeting underscores the commitment of both the United States and South Africa to collaborate on key issues such as energy transition and financial integrity. The dialogue between Deputy Secretary Adeyemo and Minister Godongwana reflects a shared interest in strengthening ties between the two countries for mutual benefit.