US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday described her meeting with President Jacob Zuma in Durban as "helpful".

"He gave his views on regional issues from Zimbabwe, Somalia and Sudan. His advice on these issues was extremely helpful," Clinton said a media briefing.

"I really appreciate the opportunity that President Zuma has given us."

Clinton noted that her visit to South Africa was reaffirmation of the relations between the the two countries.

"President Barack Obama and President Zuma met during the G8 Summit and discussed a number of issues.

"My visit to South Africa was to ensure that their expectations are met."

Zuma said they discussed the necessity of transforming global institutions so that it reflected the interests of all countries.

Clinton is on an 11-day trip to the continent.

She has already visited Kenya and after South Africa will travel to Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Liberia and Cape Verde.

Sapa

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