South Africa–Spain relations
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South Africa–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Political relations
- 1990s - Spanish begins cooperation with South Africa as a preferred country in the first and second Master Plans.[1]
- 2003 - Initiated annual bilateral consultations at the Secretary of State level.[2]
- 2009 - South Africa loses its preferred status in the Spanish Cooperation Master Plan, leading to reduced bilateral cooperation.
- 2013 - Continued reduced bilateral cooperation, though regional efforts grew through support for NEPAD and the African World Heritage Fund.
- 2024 - Spain joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).[3][4]
Economic relations
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- 2008 - Spain experiences a record trade deficit with South Africa of €935M.[5]
- 2011 - Spanish-South African trade deficit reduced to €117M.
- 2012 - South Africa accounts for 61.3% of Spain’s exports to Sub-Saharan Africa.
Resident diplomatic missions
- South Africa has an embassy in Madrid.[6]
- Spain has an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate-general in Cape Town.[7]
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Embassy of South Africa in Madrid
See also
References
- ^ "República de Sudáfrica" (PDF). South African Embassy Madrid. 2019.
- ^ "Relaciones diplomáticas" (PDF).
- ^ "Spain applies to join South Africa's case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide". AP News. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ "Bolivia joins South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ^ Source: Economic and Commercial Office in Johannesburg
- ^ Embassy of South Africa in Madrid
- ^ Embassy of Spain in Pretoria
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