Pakistan–South Africa relations

Pakistan–South Africa relations refers to the current and historical relationship between the Republic of South Africa and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Both are former British colonies and full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Pakistani-South African relations
Map indicating locations of Pakistan and South Africa

Pakistan
South Africa

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.[1] 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.[2]

High Commissions

Pakistan has a High Commission in Pretoria.

South Africa has a High Commission in Islamabad.

Economic Relations

Trade and Investment
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Pakistan Pakistan Exports $233 M Increase $191 M Decrease $141 M Decrease $221 M Increase $292 M Increase $270 M Decrease $316 M Increase $313 M Decrease $234 M Increase $181 M Decrease
South Africa South Africa Exports $390 M Increase $357 M Increase $361 M Increase $504 M Increase $465 M Decrease $451 M Decrease $432 M Decrease $674 M Increase $689 M Increase $558 M Decrease
Total Trade $623 M Increase $548 M Decrease $502 M Decrease $725 M Increase $757 M Increase $721 M Decrease $748 M Increase $987 M Increase $932 M Increase $739 M Decrease
Note: All values are in million U.S. dollars.[3][4]

See also

References
  1. "History of Relations". www.dirco.gov.za. Department: International Relations and Cooperation REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  2. "QAU seminar on 'Pakistan-South Africa Relations". Pak Study. Archived from the original on 29 May 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
  3. "OEC - the Observatory of Economic Complexity | OEC".
  4. "OEC - the Observatory of Economic Complexity | OEC".


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