The visit will further cement the strong and warm relations that exist between South Africa and the Russian Federation which are expressed through cooperation in political, economic, social, defence and security areas.

Earlier this year, the Russian Federation worked with South Africa to facilitate the historic repatriation of struggle heroes JB Marks and Moses Kotane back to South Africa. They were reburied in the North West province.

Source: South African Government News Agency
Author: South African Government News Agency
Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/president-zuma-attend-moscow-celebrations