How Nepal played a big role in South Africa’s liberation
Summary
South Africa’s High Commissioner Anil Sooklal says Nepal played a major role in South Africa’s liberation struggle and that the two countries should deepen cooperation in trade, infrastructure, mining and climate action. He also highlighted the impact of the Rasuwa flood, saying South Africa is closely following the tragedy and the missing South Africans.
Key Points
- Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Bangladesh and Nepal, visited Kathmandu to meet Nepal’s new government, business leaders and civil society.
- He said Nepal played an important role in South Africa’s liberation struggle through its work on the UN Special Committee against Apartheid.
- Sooklal said the Rasuwa flood has drawn close attention in South Africa, where six South Africans remain missing.
- He proposed stronger cooperation between Nepal and South Africa in reconstruction, mining, ICT, agro-processing, green energy and business-to-business links.
