The UK and South Africa have signed bilateral agreements in Cape Town, with a focus on enhancing collaboration on trade and defense. The agreements were signed by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola, with both expressing mutual commitment to deepening ties. During their meeting, Lammy emphasized the UK’s long-standing support for African representation on the UN Security Council, noting his interest in gauging the stance of other Council members, particularly Russia and China. For his part, Lamola highlighted the enduring “bonds of friendship” between the UK and South Africa but noted that trade and investment have slowed, partially due to the pandemic.
SOURCE: AFRICA NEWS