France–South Africa relations are the
diplomatic relations between
France and
South Africa. Between 1961 and 1974, France was South Africa's largest supplier of weaponry. France cut off diplomatic relations with South Africa in 1981 and restored relations in 1992.
Both nations are members of the
G-20 major economies
The G20 or Group of Twenty is an Intergovernmental organization, intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union (EU). It works to address major issues related to the World economy, global economy, such as international f ...
and the
United Nations. The two states have strong economic ties; France was South Africa's 9th largest importer as of 2015.
Resident diplomatic missions
* France has an embassy in
Pretoria and consulates-general in
Cape Town and
Johannesburg.
* South Africa has an embassy in
Paris.
File:Consulatfrance3.JPG, Consulate-General of France in Cape Town
File:Paris - Ambassade d'Afrique du Sud (23892335653).jpg, Embassy of South Africa in Paris
See also
*
Foreign relations of France
*
Foreign relations of South Africa
References
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South Africa
Bilateral relations of South Africa