Status on the increase in Regional Trade, increase of the trade in Commodities and the increase in the amount of trading Countries by the South African Government in 2008

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QUESTION NO: 1244

MR A.J. LEON (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS:

With regard to the document Overview of South Africa's Foreign Policy, (a) how does the government intend to increase regional trade to at least 35 % by 2008, (b) in terms of which commodities does it intend to increase trade and (c) which countries does the government plan to increase trade with?

REPLY:

It is recommended that the Honourable member direct this question to the Department of Trade and Industry in whose line function the question resides.

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