The signing of the amendments to the agreement is a follow-up to President Jacob Zuma’s 2010 State Visit to Cuba, where he announced an economic assistance package of R350 million to Cuba.

The multi-million rand economic assistance package was to assist with agricultural development as well as in the reconstruction of infrastructure following devastating hurricanes in 2008.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sa-cuba-sign-agreement-boost-trade-economic-assistance