Lamola coordinates trade, economic relations between Russia and SA

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola is in Russia to preside over the 18^th Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

The platform will be used as a structure to coordinate economic and trade relations between South Africa and Russia.

Russia remains one of South Africa’s key allies, especially in the ever-shifting geopolitical environment.

The two countries are members of BRICS, G20 and other key multilateral bodies; and are keen to shape the world order based on multipolar principles.

Lamola is set to hold political consultations with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.

During his visit, the minister will also pay a courtesy visit to the memorial centres dedicated to South African freedom fighters JB Marks and Moses Kotane.