South Africa’s Dirco respects the US decision to expel Ambassador Rasool and emphasizes its commitment to diplomacy despite the complications introduced by this action, aiming to normalize relations swiftly.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) in South Africa respected the United States’ choice to expel Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. The US issued a notice on Saturday, giving Rasool 72 hours to depart due to his designation as “persona non grata” by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced via social media.
Despite this regrettable event, Dirco spokesperson Crispin Phiri emphasized South Africa’s dedication to maintaining diplomatic relations with the US. He stated that the expulsion complicates ongoing negotiations that had progressed significantly. Nonetheless, Phiri expressed confidence in the ability to effectively engage with US officials to restore relations swiftly and constructively.
In conclusion, South Africa expressed its commitment to diplomatic engagement with the United States despite the expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. Though this action introduces challenges to ongoing negotiations, South Africa aims to work collaboratively to restore and normalize relations with the US.
Original Source: iafrica.com
