South Africa and Chile Strengthen Diplomatic Ties at Joint Consultative Mechanism
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes to co-chair the Eighth Meeting of the Joint Consultative Mechanism, enhancing South Africa-Chile relations.
PRETORIA, South Africa — Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Alvin Botes, will visit Chile from July 22 to July 25, 2023, to co-chair the Eighth Meeting of the Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) between South Africa and Chile, writes Winston Mwale.
South Africa and Chile have maintained cordial diplomatic relations since October 1991, anchored in democracy, human rights, and sustainable development.
They share a commitment to the rule of international law, multilateralism, and South-South Cooperation.
The JCM, held every two years at the Deputy Ministerial level, serves as a platform for bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
It covers collaboration in areas such as astronomy, fisheries and aquaculture, mining, education, science, innovation, social development, sport, arts and culture, trade, investment, and parliamentary relations.
In addition to enhancing relations, the JCM facilitates dialogue on regional and multilateral issues.
As part of the visit, Deputy Minister Botes will engage in a business networking session with South African and Chilean companies.
Concluding the visit, on July 25, 2023, Deputy Minister Botes will participate in the launch of the exhibition "10th Year Remembrance of Nelson Mandela under the theme: 'The Legacy Lives on through You'," at the Museum of Memory and Human Rights in Santiago.