In a move signaling the deepening economic ties between Saudi Arabia and the BRICS alliance, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to import meat from South Africa.
This decision underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to diversifying its sources of goods and fostering collaboration with emerging economies. The decision to import meat from South Africa aligns with the broader strategy of expanding trade alliances, particularly with BRICS partners.
Saudi Arabia’s engagement with South Africa comes in the wake of the BRICS bloc’s recent expansion to include new members like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. The move aims to challenge the dominance of Western economies and create a more inclusive global trade environment.
The decision to import meat from South Africa reflects the strategic vision of Saudi Arabia, seeking to secure a diverse and sustainable supply chain. This move is expected to enhance economic cooperation between the two nations and contribute to the economic growth of both Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
The kingdom’s Food and Drug Administration lifted a 20-year prohibition on South African meat imports in August, and final approvals to start shipments of halaal cuts to the Middle Eastern nation are now in place, said Matthew Karan, part-owner of Karan Beef, one of South Africa’s biggest meat producers.
“The plan is to start exports in coming weeks,” he told reporters in Johannesburg Wednesday at a South Africa–Saudi Arabia Business Council briefing.
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