South Africa and Iran Agree to Boost Non-Oil Trade to $1 Billion

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What happened

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Jacob Zuma and Hassan Rouhani agreed during a visit to Tehran to increase non-oil trade and investment between South Africa and Iran to $1 billion by 2020. The two countries also signed eight bilateral trade agreements in fields including energy, mining, agriculture, and trade and industry.

From sanews.gov.za

Why it matters

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The agreement aims to diversify the trade baskets of both nations and provide impetus toward job creation and technology transfer. The expanded economic ties are intended to strengthen cooperation between the respective business communities of South Africa and Iran.

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Who's involved

Jacob ZumaPresident of South Africa who led the talks in Tehran
South AfricaCountry entering the agreement to boost non-oil trade
TehranHost city where the trade and investment agreements were signed

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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TehranSpeculative
Tehran might see increased non-oil revenue and diversification due to the new bilateral trade and investment agreement.

Coverage

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sanews.gov.za