Nigeria-SA Bilateral Relationship

Introduction

The Pursuance Of The Strategic Objectives Of South Africa’s Foreign Policy Including The Advancement Of The African Agenda, The Establishment Of A Rules Based International System And The Establishment Of Structured Bilateral Relations Within Which To Pursue The National Interest Are Intrinsically Interlinked With The Consolidation Of South Africa`s bilateral relations with the federal republic of Nigeria. The federal republic of Nigeria Is south Africa`s most important partners on the African continent in pursuing the vision of an African renewal, a vision shared by the federal republic of Nigeria as it is a pivotal state that could serve as an “engine” to pull various continental processes not only in the west African but on the continent as a whole. With its large population and energy resources Nigeria is South Africa`s most important trading partner on the continent. Closer contact and co-operation between South Africa and Nigeria within the frame work of the South Africa –Nigeria Bi-national Commission in all those areas where both countries – and ultimately the African continent – stand to benefit from are to be actively promoted and encouraged.

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