In the framework of the friendly relations and common interests between Saudi Arabia and the Republic of South Africa and according to the commercial, technical and economic cooperation agreement signed between the Republic of South Africa and Saudi Arabia in ( Pretoria ) on May 20, 1999, the fifth session of the Saudi- South African joint committee was held during the period 17 – 19/5 /1435 , corresponding to 18 - 20 March 2014 in Pretoria .
The Saudi side was headed by His Excellency Dr. TAWFIG FAWZAN ALRABIAH, Minister of Commerce and Industry in Saudi Arabia, as the South African side was headed by His Excellency Dr. / Rob Davies Minister of Trade and Industry, Republic of South Africa, the two ministers were accompanied by government officials from both sides.
H.E. the Minister of Commerce and Industry in the Kingdom had carried out discussions during this visit with the Minister of Trade and Industry in the Republic of South Africa, as well as H.E. conducted visits to a number of sites .
During the opening session of the joint Committee, the head of the South African side welcomed His Excellency the head of the Saudi side and the delegation accompanying him, and wished them all a pleasant stay in South Africa, and stressed the friendly relations between the two countries in various fields.
H.E. the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Saudi side in his reply thanked the Government of the Republic of South Africa for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to the Saudi delegation during the visit, and H.E. discussed the relations between the two countries in all fields .