Statement from National Assembly Speaker, M V Sisulu on the trip to Iran, February 8 2010

South Africa and Iran enjoy formal diplomatic relations. There are well over 20 bilateral agreements between our two countries (see DA statement here). Both Parliaments also are members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

The South African Parliamentary delegation consisted of Mr Sisulu, Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms M Oliphant, House Chair of International Relations, Mr E Rasool, MP, and supporting staff. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen country to country relations with Iran and to build the relationship between our Parliaments.

Statement issued by Parliament of South Africa, February 8 2010

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