South Africa and the European Union are to strengthen relations and address shared bilateral, regional and global interests at the SA-EU Summit that kicks off on Friday, 25 July 2008, in Bordeaux, France. 23 Jul 2008

India, South Africa and Argentina, key members of NAMA-11 alliance at World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva on Monday, 21 July 2008, rejected a move by developed countries to limit the flexibility on tariffs and imports of developing countries to protect their domestic industry and farm sector. 22 Jul 2008

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) standing committee on Wednesday, 16 July 2008, authorised a decision taken last year for a once-off sale of ivory. 17 Jul 2008

A South African delegation will be embarking on a mission to attract foreign investment in the United States. 15 Jul 2008

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) will convene a tripartite meeting in October to discuss the harmonisation of trade in the region. 15 Jul 2008

The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 7 Jul 2008

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Miliband is currently in the country to strengthen bilateral relations between the UK and South Africa. 7 Jul 2008