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India is closest ally in Asia: South Africa - The Times of India


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NEW DELHI: Describing India as its "closest ally" in Asia, South Africa on Tuesday sought its help in gaining expertise in science and engineering besides pitching for better cooperation in areas like culture and education.

"We know how good India is in the field of engineering and science. We lack the necessary skills in these fields and would like India to assist us in these sectors," South Africa's minister of human settlements Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu said.

Sisulu is on her first visit to India to mark the celebration of 20 years of freedom in South Africa.

"The purpose of this visit is a gesture from the South African government to thank its Indian counterpart for all the help and support it has extended in our struggle for liberation," Sisulu said.

The minister said bilateral relations between India and South Africa are a priority for the South African government with the two nations sharing a lot of commonalities.

"India is our closest ally in the Asian continent. We have commonality in our approach and we intend to keep it like that," she said.

Talking about celebrating the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from South Africa next year, Sisulu said the government has decided to celebrate the occasion but details of it were not finalised yet.

"We have decided to celebrate the hundred year's of Mahatma Gandhi's return to India. The details of celebrations are yet to be finalised. We would also like Indians to suggest us ways of how to celebrate it," she said.

While talking about the cultural cooperation between the two countries, South African high commissioner F K Morule said much needs to be done on that front.

"Much has to be done to strengthen and promote cultural cooperation between India and South Africa. We need to do more on this," he said.
 
When did S Africa sell weapons to Pakistan !? AFIK, S Africa is not a arms exporter
S Africa exports artillery/guns, missiles etc. Denel is S African. Though not sure about what Pakistan received.
 
S Africa exports artillery/guns, missiles etc. Denel is S African. Though not sure about what Pakistan received.

Only to other African nations. Perhaps Donatello could give a source
 
S Africa exports artillery/guns, missiles etc. Denel is S African. Though not sure about what Pakistan received.

How about missiles cooperation (H Series SOWs,offer for Darter series n HMC) ,mraps,small arms like snipers etc etc etc.... and till now Denel hasnt exported anything to india.. but offered these products..



P.S:Wasnt denel blacklisted by india?

@Prothemus have you reported your troll/kins post? why would you... :lol:
 
Only to other African nations. Perhaps Donatello could give a source
I think they have exported to some Arabian country. Probably howitzers to other countries too.

How about missiles cooperation (H Series SOWs,offer for Darter series n HMC) ,mraps,small arms like snipers etc etc etc.... and till now Denel hasnt exported anything to india.. but offered these products..
That is why I wrote etc, I can't remember everything they make and export. Besides I did say guns, missiles.


P.S:Wasnt denel blacklisted by india?
They were probably blacklisted with other artillery manufacturers?

This is a defense forum but alliance and closeness to a country stretches further from just defense deals.
 
Such diplomacy is expected from every diplomat before state visit. It does not mean much to India.
 

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