Denmark–South Africa relations

Danish-South African relations

Denmark
South Africa

Denmark–South Africa relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and South Africa. Denmark has an embassy in Pretoria[1] and South Africa has an embassy in Copenhagen.[2]

Denmark was a very strong supporter of the anti-apartheid movement. Queen Margrethe II paid a visit to South Africa in 1996. President Nelson Mandela visited Denmark in 1999. Denmark has always had a very active development cooperation programme with South Africa dating from the 1960s, which was changed to an assistance programme from 1995. Denmark assisted with 4 billion DKK. Denmark remains a strong supporter of NEPAD.[3]

Trade between South Africa and Denmark has increased since 1994. Denmark has been providing aid to South Africa since that time.[4]

Cultural relations between South Africa and Denmark are well established in among other forums, the Danish Society in South Africa (www.danish.co.za) and the Nordic-South African Business Association (www.nsba.co.za).[5]

References

  1. ↑ Danish embassy in Pretoria
  2. ↑ South African embassy in Copenhagen
  3. ↑ Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane meets Danish Development Cooperation Minister, 11 June 2009
  4. ↑ The South African Economy Southafrica-newyork.net
  5. ↑ Danish Society in South Africa

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Coordinates: 55°43′24″N 12°34′19″E / 55.7234°N 12.5720°E / 55.7234; 12.5720

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