Business has voiced concern about draft policies that are perceived as working against foreign investment. The new institutions come at a time when SA is strengthening trade ties with countries such as Iran and its Brics peers, Brazil, Russia, India and China.

International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said Sacoir would host annual symposiums to “discuss relevant foreign policy issues with local and international researchers”.

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