They signed a agreement on the Waiver of Visa requirements for Holders of Diplomatic or Official Passports between Chile and South Africa.

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Edgardo Riveros first visited Cape Town in 1994, with a delegation that met then President Nelson Mandela, to establish cooperation on the truth and reconciliation processes that both countries used to deal with their respective dark histories.

Speaking through an interpreter Riveros says his official this time was most useful

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He says the avoidance of double taxation agreement between the countries will boost political and economic ties and pave the way for reciprocal investments between Chile and South Africa.

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Their ties, say the ministers, extend beyond normal diplomatic relations.

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Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lewellyn Landers says Cuba’s gone beyond helping the armed struggle.

It’s continued to stand with South Africa in its  efforts to build a better life for all its people, by supporting efforts  in the fields of skills development and technical co-operation.

He tells his Cuban counterpart  Marcelino Medina Gonzalez South Africa will continue in its international solidarity campaign to end the economic blockade by the United States and we will redouble efforts to campaign for the rightful return of Guantanamo Bay to its rightful owners – The People of Cuba.

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