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Putin says Russia pins great hopes on relations with S. Africa

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The Russian president said Tuesday that Russia has great plans for developing relations with South Africa.
CAPE TOWN, September 5 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian president said Tuesday that Russia has great plans for developing relations with South Africa.

The Russian leader is on his first sub-Saharan visit as head of state. He is being accompanied on his two-day visit by several ministers and a delegation of top Russian businessmen.

"We hope the presidents and the parliaments of the two countries will actively start implementing these plans, since they can directly promote the standard of living of our people," Putin said after his meeting with South African Vice-President Phumzile Mlambo-Nguka.

The Russian president also thanked the South African authorities for a warm and kind reception, and added that his Tuesday talks with President Thabo Mbeki were constructive.

Mlambo-Nguka also thanked President Putin for his visit, and added that the South African people greatly valued the development of relations with Russia.

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