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Singapore–South Africa relations refer to the bilateral relations between the Republic of Singapore and the Republic of South Africa. The connections between the two countries are mainly based on the Commonwealth of Nations, which is their common bond, and the interactions in trading, sight-seeing and trading aspects. Both countries cooperate in social and economic development issues.〔Srimal Fernando. (South Africa and Singapore partnership continues to grow stronger ). The Diplomacy Society. [2015-04-12]. 〕 Singapore has a high commission in South Africa while South Africa has a high commission in Singapore. == History == On August 9, 1965, Singapore was expelled by Malaysia and declared independence. However, due to the Apartheid policy of South Africa, the two countries did not established diplomatic relations until 1992, when the two countries signed agreements to exchange ambassadors and embassies.〔(Singapore (Republic of) ). Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Republic of South Africa. Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Republic of South Africa. [2015-04-10]. 〕 In 1994, South Africa joined the Commonwealth of Nations, making the embassies of both countries to each other changed their names into high commissions and the title of the heads of mission of both missions changed their titles into high commissioner On March 5, 1997, Nelson Mandela became the first President of South Africa visiting Singapore and met with Ong Teng Cheong, the President of Singapore and Lee Kuan Yew, the Senior Minister of Singapore.〔(SINGAPORE: SOUTH AFRICA'S PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA VISIT ). The Associated Press. 1997-03-05 [2015-04-10]. 〕 In 2007, S.R. Nathan became the first President of Singapore visiting South Africa.〔(BILATERAL RELATIONS ). South African High Commission, Singapore. South African High Commission, Singapore. [2015-04-11]. 〕 In January 2013, International Enterprise Singapore set up its first overseas center in Sub-Saharan Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Singapore–South Africa relations」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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