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Statement from National Assembly Speaker, M V Sisulu on the trip to Iran
8 February 2010
South Africa and Iran enjoy formal diplomatic relations. There are well over 20 bilateral agreements between our two countries. Both Parliaments also are members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The South African Parliamentary delegation consisted of Mr Sisulu, Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms M Oliphant, House Chair of International Relations, Mr E Rasool, MP, and supporting staff. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen country to country relations with Iran and to build the relationship between our Parliaments.
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Issued by: Parliament of South Africa
8 February 2010
Source: Parliament of South Africa (http://www.parliament.gov.za/live/index.php)