Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma arrived in Cuba on Sunday in an attempt to strengthen bilateral trade relations, the Department of International Relations and Co-operation said.
“South Africa is committed to consolidating political, economic and trade relations with Cuba with a focus on common positions on issues of mutual concern,” it said in a statement.
“Although bilateral trade remains low, there has been a steady increase in trade over the past few years.”
The department said South Africa and Cuba were working on a strategy to address the trade gaps.
In 2008, total bilateral trade between South Africa and Cuba stood at R98-million.
In the wake of the global economic crisis, trade decreased to R27-million in 2009. - Sapa