Iran–South Africa relations
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Iran–South Africa relations refers to the historical and current bilateral relationship of Iran and South Africa. South Africa has an embassy in Tehran. Iran has an embassy in Pretoria.
South Africa and Iran share historical bilateral relations and the latter supported the South African
Economic relations
South Africa and Iran share good trade relations, with South African exports increasing by 7 percent from $1.4 billion in 2006 to $1.5 billion in 2007, and imports from Iran, mostly
In the 12th meeting of the
Relations during apartheid
Ties between the Iranian government under the
During the Iran–Iraq War, South Africa is believed to have sold defence technology to Iran in exchange for oil.[6]
Raisi administration
In August 2023, a cooperation deal was signed between foreign ministers of Iran–South Africa.[7] Iran reached an agreement with South Africa to develop and equip five refineries in the African state. Under the agreement, the Iranian Oil Ministry will help to develop five refineries in South Africa by exporting technical and engineering services.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Iran Daily - Domestic Economy - 01/20/09". Archived from the original on 13 August 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Iran Daily - Domestic Economy - 01/20/09". Archived from the original on 13 August 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Iran Daily - Domestic Economy - 01/20/09". Archived from the original on 13 August 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "Iran Daily - Domestic Economy - 05/06/09". Archived from the original on 9 May 2009. Retrieved 9 May 2009.
- ^ "South Africa: Govt Condemns Sanctions Against Iran". SAnews.gov.za. 12 May 2015 – via allafrica.com.
- ISBN 978-0-7735-7489-2.
- ^ Dutton, Jack. "Iran, South Africa sign agreement in Pretoria ahead of BRICS summit". al-monitor.
- ^ "Iran to help develop 5 refineries in South Africa: president".