Diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and South Africa were formalised during a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by former President Nelson Mandela in November of 1994.
The Royal Saudi Arabian Embassy in Pretoria was established in 1997 and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahad bin Abdulaziz, is represented by the Ambassador in Pretoria.
Two South African missions were established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during March of 1995. An Embassy with a Charge d' Affaires a.i in the capital Riyadh and a Consulate General with a Consul in Charge in the commercial capital of Jeddah. The Consulate General is also responsible for looking after the needs of South African pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah duties in the holy cities of Makkah al Mukarramah and Medina al Munawarra.
Main commodities imported from Saudi Arabia in 2000
Mineral products
Chemical products
Paper products
Stone and glass ware
Plastics
Main commodities exported to Saudi Arabia in 2000
Prepared foodstuffs
Base metals
Vegetable products
Chemicals
Machinery
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