Steenhuisen sees Germany as strategic partner in agriculture

DA leader John Steenhuisen and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier yesterday considered closer cooperation between the two nations.

- Marizka Coetzer

Steenhuisen said his meeting with Steinmeier went well and described Germany as a strategic partner for South Africa, particularly in agriculture and from a trading perspective.

Steenhuisen also said he wasn't worried about criticism on the government of national unity (GNU).

"We had a long discussion around the GNU and how the GNU is working," he said.

"President Steinmeier expressed his excitement and looking at how they can improve their relations with South Africa and look at us as an investment destination."

Steenhuisen will attend the GGFA-Green Week Global Food and Agriculture Conference in Germany next month.

"We also spoke about the importance of agriculture to boost growth," he said.