Saudi Arabia, South Africa sign Scientific & Technical Cooperation

Johannesburg, South Africa, February 24, SPA -- The Third session of
the Saudi-South African Commission concluded its deliberations here
yesterday by signing the minutes of the session and a cooperation
agreement in the scientific and technical fields.

The minutes of the session and the cooperation agreement were signed
by Saudi Minister of Commerce and Industry Abdullah bin Ahmad Zainal
and South African Minister of Trade & Industry Mandisi Mpahlwa.

Addressing a press conference following the meeting, Mpahlwa
underlined the significance of the meeting and said it would
positively contribute to further enhancing cooperation between the
two friendly countries.

He said his country welcomes increasing Saudi investments in South
Africa and establishing a strong partnership between the two
countries.

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