South Africa and Chile's Cooperation on Decarbonisation and Trade

South Africa and Chile agreed to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations by cooperating in trade, industry promotion, decarbonisation, and critical minerals during the 8th meeting of the Joint Trade and Investment Commission. The agreement involves enhancing opportunities for small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and women-led enterprises. Both countries aim to explore cooperation in battery manufacturing and fuel cells while also facilitating access to larger markets for Chilean companies through South Africa.