Pakistan–South Africa relations refers to the
current and historical relationship between the
Republic of South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countri ...
and the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Both are former British colonies and full members of the
Commonwealth of Nations.
Relations between South Africa and Pakistan are cordial and go back more than six decades. Since its independence, Pakistan has voiced its opposition against
apartheid and
racial discrimination in South Africa. Due to embargoes imposed against
apartheid South Africa by the
Commonwealth of Nations, the two nations did not establish official diplomatic relations until 1994, after the end of
apartheid in South Africa. Relations between the two nations are cordial and amiable, and South Africa exports US$240 million worth of goods to Pakistan on a yearly basis. Pakistan exports slightly less to South Africa (US$210 million), with major items including cotton yarn, woven fabrics, leather, rice and textiles.
High Commissions
Pakistan has a High Commission in Pretoria.
South Africa has a High Commission in Islamabad.
Economic Relations
Trade and Investment
See also
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Pakistanis in South Africa
Pakistanis in South Africa include Overseas Pakistanis and people of Pakistani descent who reside in South Africa. The majority of them live in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Grahamstown.
Many expatriates run spaza shops, Cellphone; and th ...
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Memons in South Africa
Memons in South Africa form a prosperous Muslim subgroup in that country's Indian community and are largely descended from Memons from Kathiawar who immigrated from India in the late 19th century/early 20th century. Villages and towns that Sout ...
References
External links
Pakistani High Commission in South Africa
South African visa for Pakistani citizens
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