Dr Naledi Pandor expresses concern over US criticisms and calls for enhanced diplomatic communication to clarify South Africa's position ahead of the G20 summit.
Naledi Pandor believes Pretoria must intensify efforts, reach out to US and explain factual policy positions
“I hope that our minister of international relations is speaking to Secretary Rubio, broadly the State Department, senior officials through the director general of our department in South Africa, really to engage and to inform," Pandor told“I believe there is a lot of wrong perception about our country.
“We are a very important country on the African continent, we have the largest economy, we are a country that has always attracted international commentary and interest. We shouldn’t be surprised at the interest in our country,” she told Newzroom Afrika. DEI which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion has been heavily criticised by United States President Donald Trump.Dr Gideon Chitanga, a renowned political analyst and international relations expert told IOL that the United States has adopted an adversarial stanceRubio's announcement came two days after US President Donald Trump lashed out at South Africa over land reforms aimed at redressing land inequalities perpetrated during the apartheid era.
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