Cape Town – The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation has confirmed that Minister Ronald Lamola met with Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool upon his return from the United States of America.
“The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Minister Ronald Lamola has met with Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, following his return from the United States of America,” the ministry said in a statement.
It did not disclosed specific details of the meeting or the content of the discussions,
“Following the meeting, a formal report will be submitted to President for his consideration. Pending this, the Ministry or Department will not engage in public engagements on the matter.”
Rasool received a hero’s welcome at Cape Town International Airport on Sunday, where crowds gathered around him and his wife.
Speaking to supporters, Rasool expressed no regrets, saying that being declared persona non grata by the US was meant to humiliate him but instead became a badge of dignity.
He emphasised the importance of rebuilding South Africa’s relationship with the US.
Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces growing pressure to replace Rasool with someone who can improve relations with the Trump administration.
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Compiled Betha Madhomu
