China, South Africa sign ‘strategic partnership’ deal

China and South Africa have signed a strategic partnership agreement towards increasing the representation of the Global South in global governance.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, both signed the agreement at the ongoing 15th annual Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), Summit.

The summit which started on Tuesday will end on Thursday, in Pretoria, South Africa.

The agreement seeks to strengthen China-South Africa strategic partnership towards building a high-quality community with shared future.

The summit is an international relations conference attended by the heads of state and government of the respective member states and invited leaders of 67 countries including 53 other African countries.

Bangladesh, Bolivia, Indonesia, and Iran were also represented.

According to Mr Xi, the key to the strong relationship and profound friendship lies in the mutual support by our two countries and…

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