 Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Vu Hong Thanh meets with Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane. Photo: Hong Thanh/VNA |
The two sides agreed to elevate parliamentary cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral ties by fostering high-level visits, committee-level exchanges, and engagement among lawmakers. They also committed to closer consultation and coordination at multilateral parliamentary forums, and agreed to negotiate and sign a Memorandum of Understanding on legislative cooperation.
For economic cooperation, they agreed to soon finalise a list of 50 potential export items to each other’s markets. They also pledged to boost tourism cooperation by simplifying visa procedures and make it easier for their businesses to invest in key sectors such as electric vehicles, mineral processing, electronic components, industrial machinery, oil and gas, renewable energy, software, and furniture.
Both sides stressed the need to enhance sharing of market information, opportunities, investment incentives, and organize promotion delegations, investment forums and seminars.
 Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Annelie Lotriet welcomes National Assembly Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh. Photo: Hong Thanh/VNA |