SA, Argentina in science pact
18 May 2006South Africa and the Argentine Republic have signed an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation covering areas such as agriculture, information and communication technology, mining and geology, health and social sciences.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Pretoria on Tuesday, Science and Technology Minister Mosibudi Mangena said the agreement was part of a broader drive to enhance relations between the two countries as well as to strengthen South-South cooperation.
"Our joint efforts will create the necessary space for sharing of skills, technology transfer and exchange of knowledge among key players in our science and innovation systems, and ensure that we are better able to respond to socio-economic challenges," Mangena said.
He said the South African government understood that knowledge and innovation were critical for the development of the country.
"We have a duty to create an enabling environment for investment in scientific infrastructure to build our country ... It is crucial that we develop the next generation of scientists who can create new knowledge for the benefit of all."
Source: BuaNews
