Foreign relations

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the 14 incoming heads of foreign missions who have been assigned by countries across the world to lead their embassies and high commissions in South Africa.

The event of receiving letters of credence, is a landmark occasion on the diplomatic calendar in Pretoria which reportedly hosts the second highest number of embassies and high commissions after Washington DC.

Welcoming the heads of mission the president said South Africa endeavours to maintain friendly relations with all countries regardless of location, size or alignment.

“In the words of our Freedom Charter, the forerunner to the South African Constitution, let there be peace and friendship,” he said. “We look forward to working with you to strengthen relations between our respective countries and to advance a global economic recovery that leaves no one behind.” |