The Delegation of Flanders in Southern Africa has welcomed Fakhruddin Azizi to South Africa following his appointment as the new United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Representative in Southern Africa.
The welcome was extended by Thomas Castrel, General Representative of Flanders in Southern Africa, who expressed the delegation’s anticipation of working closely with UNIDO South Africa to strengthen the longstanding partnership between Flanders and the organisation.
Flanders Welcomes Fakhruddin Azizi
The Delegation of Flanders in Southern Africa formally welcomed Fakhruddin Azizi as he takes up his new role as UNIDO Representative in Southern Africa.
The appointment comes as Flanders and UNIDO continue their cooperation on initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable industrial development and creating economic opportunities.
Castrel said the delegation looks forward to working closely with Azizi and UNIDO South Africa to build on the achievements of projects supported by the Government of Flanders.
Strengthening Industrial Development Cooperation
The partnership between Flanders and UNIDO focuses on areas linked to sustainable industrial development, innovation and economic opportunities.
The Delegation of Flanders highlighted collaboration as an important component of efforts to advance these priorities, particularly through projects supported by the Flemish Government.
Building on existing initiatives will provide an opportunity for the two sides to deepen cooperation and explore further avenues for collaboration in South Africa and the wider Southern African region.
Flanders and UNIDO Look to Continued Cooperation
The arrival of Azizi in his new position provides an opportunity for continued engagement between Flanders and UNIDO in Southern Africa.
The Delegation of Flanders expressed its commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership and working with UNIDO to build on existing achievements.
Flanders also wished Azizi success in his new role and said it looked forward to continued cooperation in South Africa.
The engagement highlights the role of international partnerships in supporting industrial development, innovation and sustainable economic growth in the region.
