Pretoria - Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe, co-chaired the Sixth Session of the South Africa-German Binational Commission (BNC) with his German counterpart, Dr Guido Westerwelle on Friday.
The Sixth Session of SA-German BNC took place within the context of promoting North-South relations and strengthening the already solid structured bilateral relations between the two countries.
"As South Africa, we wish to thank Germany for its ongoing support on key issues that South Africa holds dear, particularly those that relate to the African Agenda and development.
"Your tangible support for reconstruction and development projects in Africa - including the DRC and Sudan - deserve special mention," said Motlanthe.
He said development, especially in Africa, needs to remain at the top of the international agenda and welcomed the fact that Africa's development remained a top priority in the work of the BNC.
Said Motlanthe: "Science, technology and innovation are vital to the development of South Africa as well as the whole African continent. Bridging the digital divide is essential for the success of the African Agenda and in this regard, Germany's support is pivotal."
