# Parliament’s select committee on Economic Development and Trade says South Africa must foster strategic partnerships with countries such as Ukraine, rather than cling to outdated alliances that do not serve the country’s interests. This follows Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s first official visit to South Africa last week. The committee’s chairperson, Sonja Boshoff, says building stronger, value-driven bilateral ties is essential to attracting foreign direct investment, expanding export opportunities, and boosting job creation.
Committee says SA must not align with countries that don’t serve national interests