South Africa and the United Kingdom aim to double the value of trade between the two countries over the next five years, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Thursday.

Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob DaviesThis would take trade back to where it was before the global recession, he told a media briefing at Parliament, following Cabinet's fortnightly meeting on Wednesday.
  
During talks held during President Jacob Zuma's recent state visit to the UK - the delegation had included 216 South African business people - it was agreed there was a need to work towards doubling trade between the two countries

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