by All Africa
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Addressing the diplomatic community on Wednesday at the presentation of credentials by Heads of Mission accredited to South Africa, President Zuma said with the country’s fifth general election successfully done and dusted, it was important to strengthen bilateral relations with other countries.
“It is pivotal … to consolidate our bilateral relations and trade with Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan and strengthen potential areas such as mining, renewable energy and construction, to name a few…
“In the same manner, we are looking forward to broadening, deepening and strengthening relations with South East Asian countries, such as Malaysia and Indonesia, which have been our strong allies during the struggle days and remain invaluable bilateral partners in our democratic dispensation,” said the President.