South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor has paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman termed both Bangabandhu and President Nelson Mandela as great visionary leaders for humanity. She recognized the unparalleled dedication and sacrifices of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and also highlighted the values and ideals of the Father of the Nation.  Dr Pandor visited Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on Thursday accompanied by officials of the South African Foreign Ministry and South African High Commissioner in India. The South African Foreign Minister was received by Bir Prateek Lieutenant Col (retd) Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir and the officials of the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum. Read: Bangladesh bracing for third Covid wave? The officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present during the visit to the Memorial Museum. The South African Foreign Minister was briefed about the life and glorious historical role of the Father of the Nation in the national history of Bangladesh and his supreme sacrifice.  Dr Pandor laid a wreath to pay tribute to the memories of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Read: Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum scoops Soane Medal She visited the different corners of the museum accompanied by Sajjad Zahir and officials of the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor on Thursday laid emphasis on greater collaboration with Bangladesh noting that Bangladesh has an amazing story to tell. "Bangladesh is well on its way to achieve Sonar Bangla. Bangladesh is now called a development miracle," she said. Read: Bangladesh explores JV agricultural projects with South Africa The South African Minister was delivering her speech at a function titled "Bangladesh-South Africa Bilateral Relations: Exploring the Potentials for Future Engagement and Cooperation". Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen spoke as the chief guest at the function organized by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). The African Minister talked about vaccine issue and laid emphasis on equal access to all countries. Read: India's first grass conservatory established in Uttarakhand's Ranikhet