On May 15, 2017 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of South Africa, Andrei Molchan, met with the Chief Executive Officer of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) Agency, Ibrahim Assane Mayaki.

During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for Belarus' participation in programs implemented by NEPAD in Africa, particularly in the programs in the fields of agriculture, science and education, as well as development of the industrial sector. The parties expressed their interest in the establishment of fruitful cooperation.