South Africa is one of the European Union's 10 Strategic Partners. The SA–EU Strategic Partnership was stablished in 2006 and followed by a Joint Action Plan in 2007 as a forward looking platform that facilitates the wide ranging cooperation between our two parties. A range of dialogues between the EU and South Africa allow us to share experiences in areas of common interest, or where we face common challenges. In addition to the areas of cooperation mentioned in the following sections, the following are also covered by these dialogues:
- Peace & Security
- Human Rights
- Good Governance
- Migration
- Social Cohesion
- Energy
- Innovation
Our partnership is broad and comprehensive and dominated by mutual political, trade and development interests.
Today regular Presidential summits and Ministerial meetings take place. Regular SA-EU Political and Security Committee meetings allow for discussions on issues including peace and security in Africa, the Middle East and Iran, and on positions in the multilateral arena.