Serbia–South Africa relations

Serbia–South Africa relations
Map indicating locations of Serbia and South Africa

Serbia
South Africa

Serbia and South Africa maintain diplomatic relations established in 1992. Serbia has an embassy in Pretoria and South Africa a non-resident embassy in Athens (Greece) which is also accredited to Serbia.

History

South Africa is Serbia's traditional partner in Africa [citation needed] and the two nations have had excellent relations since the signing of diplomatic relations in 1992 following the end of the apartheid system. South Africa is also home to around 20,000 Serbs, mainly residing in the Johannesburg area.[1] South Africa has voiced support for Serbia over the issue of Kosovo's independence.[2] Nelson Mandela is an honorary citizen of Belgrade.[3]

In 2010, Serbian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vuk Jeremić visited South Africa and met International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.[4] During this visit, Serbia pledged its support for South Africa's candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2011–2012 term.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Serbia". Archived from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  2. ^ Hamilton, Douglas (26 April 2007). "Serbs say South Africa sympathetic on Kosovo case". Belgrade. Reuters. Archived from the original on 9 August 2009. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Nelson Mandela named Belgrade's honorary citizen". Raw Story. Belgrade. German Press Agency. 15 May 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.
  4. ^ "South Africa, Serbia to strengthen ties". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  5. ^ "South Africa: Serbia Backs SA for UN Security Council Seat". BuaNews. Pretoria. 30 August 2010. Archived from the original on 12 May 2016.


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