“Africa’s ability to trade is hampered by a lack of physical infrastructure,” Deputy President Ramaphosa said on Tuesday while addressing the Asian-African Business Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Many African countries, the Deputy President said, have inadequate rail, road and port infrastructure and are unable to productively exploit their abundant natural resources.

Asian countries, with their skills, capital, technical and engineering expertise and know-how, can partner with African countries in developing this critical area, he said.

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