South Africa–Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Political relations
1990s - Spanish begins cooperation with South Africa as a preferred country in the first and second Master Plans. 2003 - Initiated annual bilateral consultations at the Secretary of State level. 2009 - South Africa loses its preferred status in the Spanish Cooperation Master Plan, leading to reduced bilateral cooperation. 2013 - Continued reduced bilateral cooperation, though regional efforts grew through support for NEPAD and the African World Heritage Fund. 2024 - Spain joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Economic relations
2008 - Spain experiences a record trade deficit with South Africa of €935M.Source: Economic and Commercial Office in Johannesburg 2011 - Spanish-South African trade deficit reduced to €117M. 2012 - South Africa accounts for 61.3% of Spain’s exports to Sub-Saharan Africa.
Resident diplomatic missions South Africa has an embassy in Madrid.Embassy of South Africa in Madrid Spain has an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate-general in Cape Town.Embassy of Spain in Pretoria
See also Foreign relations of South Africa Foreign relations of Spain References