Singapore–South Africa relations
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The
Singapore has a High Commission in Pretoria while South Africa has a High Commission in Singapore.
History
On August 9, 1965, Singapore was expelled from
On 5 March 1997,
In January 2013, International Enterprise Singapore set up a centre in Johannesburg, its first overseas centre in Sub-Saharan Africa.[5]
In June 2023, Singapore and South Africa signed 2
Trade relations
In 2011, the total trade value between Singapore and South Africa was worth
Singaporean exports were mainly communication equipment, electrical machines, office and data machines, manufactured articles, general industrial machines, plastics, crude rubber, textiles, coffee, and spices to South Africa.[citation needed]
During the same period, South Africa exported mainly organic chemicals, petroleum and its products, iron and steel, non-ferrous metals, metal manufactures, vegetables, inorganic chemicals, metallic ores, and scraps and paper manufactures to Singapore.[2]
In 2011, the direct investment value from Singapore to South Africa was worth S$491 million (or R3.23 billion),[4] while the direct investment value from South Africa to Singapore was worth S$19.04 million (or R125 million).[4]
The value of trade between Singapore and South Africa was US$2.2 billion in 2012, US$2.3 billion in 2013,[8] and reached US$2.7 billion in 2022.[6]
During a state visit in May 2023, Prime Ministers of both nations signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing cooperation in these crucial sectors. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in bolstering the already strong bilateral relationship, reflecting both countries' commitment to future-oriented growth and development. One MOU focuses on information and communications technology (ICT), aiming to foster cooperation through the exchange of best practices and further collaboration in both existing and emerging aspects of the field. The second MOU targets skills development, intending to improve cooperation in areas such as governance and education through knowledge exchange and capacity-building courses. These agreements are part of a broader strategy to leverage the Singapore Cooperation Program as a platform for enhancing the workforce capabilities in South Africa, with over 1,000 South African officials already benefiting from the program.[9][10]
The visit also facilitated discussions on various cooperation areas, including digital transformation, water management, and sanitation, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the Singapore-South Africa partnership.[11]
Aviation
See also
References
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- ^ a b "Singapore (Republic of)". Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Republic of South Africa. Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Republic of South Africa.
- ^ "Singapore: South Africa's president Nelson Mandela visit". The Associated Press Archive. 1997-03-05. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
- ^ a b c d "Bilateral Relations". Department of International Relations and Cooperation. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
- ^ "Africa". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
- ^ ISSN 0585-3923.
- ^ a b "What did Singapore export to South Africa in 2012?". Center for International Development of Harvard University. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
- ^ "Singapore a valued, important partner for SA". SAnews. 2014-09-06.
- ^ Liang, Lim Yan (2023-05-17). "Singapore and South Africa sign two agreements, deepen ties". Asia News Network. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ "Singapore and South Africa sign agreements to collaborate on ICT, skills development". CNA. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ "South Africa, Singapore Expand Ties on ICT and Human Capital Development". 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ "Where we fly". Singapore Airlines. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
- ^ Encyclopedia of African Airlines, Ben R. Guttery, McFarland & Company, 1998, page 192
- ^ SAA customers can now fly to Singapore, South African Airways, 31 August 2006