South Africa Expresses Regret Over US Expulsion Of Ambassador
South Africa’s presidency has described the United States’ decision to expel its ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, as “regrettable,” urging both nations to uphold diplomatic decorum.
The expulsion was announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who accused Rasool of being a “race-baiting politician” hostile toward President Donald Trump
In a statement, the South African presidency acknowledged the development, emphasizing the importance of maintaining diplomatic norms.
“The Presidency has noted the regrettable expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Mr. Ebrahim Rasool,.
“The Presidency urges all relevant and impacted stakeholders to maintain the established diplomatic decorum in their engagement with the matter.”
“South Africa remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship with the United States of America,” the presidency said.
The expulsion of Rasool, a former anti-apartheid campaigner, has added to rising tensions between Washington and Pretoria.
Trump in February froze US aid to South Africa, citing a law in the country that he alleges allows land to be seized from white farmers.
Last week, Trump further heightened tensions, saying South Africa’s farmers were welcome to settle in the United States after repeating his accusations that the government was “confiscating” land from white people.
AFP
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