Helping Quote by Thabo Mbeki
“While the WTO negotiations will continue, there are other trade negotiations of a bilateral nature, which among other things, should help to open up these markets for South African products.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: WTO Ministerial Conference, 2001
Bilateral trade talks can complement multilateral negotiations by opening specific markets for South African goods.
In simple terms: Bilateral talks open markets for South Africa.
Pursue targeted trade deals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- export strategy
- foreign policy
- business expansion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can South Africa leverage bilateral deals amid global trade tensions?
- What sectors benefit most from these agreements?
Bilateral agreements may be limited by political tensions.