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Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, recently met with Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit held in Brazil. During this meeting, Pezeshkian, referring to the historical and cultural relations between the two countries, invited Ramaphosa to visit Tehran and emphasized the holding of a joint commission between the two countries to advance economic and political cooperation.
Iran and South Africa Relations
The relations between Iran and South Africa have traditionally held special significance due to their cultural and political commonalities. The history of these relations dates back to the anti-apartheid struggles in South Africa and Iran's support for this movement. Pezeshkian aimed to strengthen these relations by inviting Ramaphosa and emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation.
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Holding a Joint Commission
Pezeshkian stated: "We are ready to hold a joint commission between the two countries to advance cooperation and explore new avenues for economic collaboration." This commission could serve as an important platform for dialogue and interaction between the two countries and provide new opportunities for economic, cultural, and scientific cooperation.
During this meeting, both sides also emphasized the necessity of creating the necessary infrastructure to facilitate business travel and mutual investments. Ramaphosa welcomed this invitation and expressed hope that a visit to Tehran could mark a turning point in the relations between the two countries.
Given the recent developments in the international arena and the need to strengthen cooperation in the face of global challenges, this invitation could be seen as a positive step towards the development of relations between the two countries. The Islamic Republic of Iran and South Africa, as two important countries on their continents, can play a significant role in enhancing global peace and security through closer cooperation.
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