South Africa, Ireland celebrate long-standing political, economic ties: H.E Fionnuala Gilsenan

South Africa has longstanding bilateral political and economic relations with Ireland dating back to 30 years ago. South Africa is also the leading import and export partner for Ireland on the African continent and for the five-year period between 2018 to 2022, total trade between the two countries increased from R9.2 billion to R10.5 billion, accompanied by a positive annual average growth rate of 3.1 percent. The two countries also have a shared history which included the strong support from the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement for South Africa's struggle for freedom and many South Africans, including former Minister Kader Asmal, found refuge in Ireland. To tell us more, we are joined in the studio by Her Excellency, Fionnuala Gilsenan, Irish Ambassador to South Africa.


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