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Singapore has a High Commission in Pretoria while South Africa has a High Commission in Singapore.
History
On August 9, 1965, Singapore was expelled from Malaysia and became an independent state. However, due to the apartheid policy, it did not establish diplomatic relations with South Africa until 1993, when the two countries signed agreements to do so.[2] In 1994, South Africa rejoined the Commonwealth, resulting in the Embassies of both countries being renamed High Commissions and the Ambassadors becoming High Commissioners.
Singapore products exported to South Africa in 2012South Africa products exported to Singapore in 2012
In 2011, the total trade value between Singapore and South Africa was worth S$2.54 billion (or R16 billion).[4] In 2012, the export value from Singapore to South Africa was worth US$1.31 billion,[7] and the export value from South Africa to Singapore was worth US$950 million.[7]
Singaporean exports were mainly communication equipment, electrical machines, office and data machines, manufactured articles, general industrial machines, plastics, crude rubber, textiles, coffee, and spices to South Africa.[citation needed]
During the same period, South Africa exported mainly organic chemicals, petroleum and its products, iron and steel, non-ferrous metals, metal manufactures, vegetables, inorganic chemicals, metallic ores, and scraps and paper manufactures to Singapore.[2]
In 2011, the direct investment value from Singapore to South Africa was worth S$491 million (or R3.23 billion),[4] while the direct investment value from South Africa to Singapore was worth S$19.04 million (or R125 million).[4]
The value of trade between Singapore and South Africa was US$2.2 billion in 2012, US$2.3 billion in 2013,[8] and reached US$2.7 billion in 2022.[6]
During a state visit in May 2023, Prime Ministers of both nations signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing cooperation in these crucial sectors. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in bolstering the already strong bilateral relationship, reflecting both countries' commitment to future-oriented growth and development. One MOU focuses on information and communications technology (ICT), aiming to foster cooperation through the exchange of best practices and further collaboration in both existing and emerging aspects of the field. The second MOU targets skills development, intending to improve cooperation in areas such as governance and education through knowledge exchange and capacity-building courses. These agreements are part of a broader strategy to leverage the Singapore Cooperation Program as a platform for enhancing the workforce capabilities in South Africa, with over 1,000 South African officials already benefiting from the program.[9][10]
The visit also facilitated discussions on various cooperation areas, including digital transformation, water management, and sanitation, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the Singapore-South Africa partnership.[11]
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1 2 "Singapore (Republic of)". Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Republic of South Africa. Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Republic of South Africa.
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