However, tensions between Pretoria and Washington have been simmering for some time, with diplomatic tensions escalating since the Ukraine and Russia war, while there were also tensions further fuelled by Pretoria taking Israel to the International Criminal Court for the genocidal bombardment of Gaza by the US ally, Israel.
South Africa hits back at Trump’s executive orders, refugee offer for economically privileged Afrikaners
The order will essentially offer the so-called discriminated Afrikaners an opportunity to have a new home in the US. The diplomatic tensions have also been fuelled by South Africa seemingly strenghtening ties with its BRICS partners, who include China, Russia and Iran. In a statement on Saturday, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said Pretoria noted the executive orders issued by Trump.
“It is ironic that the executive order makes provision for refugee status in the US for a group in South Africa that remains amongst the most economically privileged, while vulnerable people in the US from other parts of the world are being deported and denied asylum despite real hardship. “With a view to explaining the many positions that we have taken and in particular the objectives we wish to achieve during our Presidency of the G20, I have decided to send a delegation of government and other leaders to various capitals on our continent and across the world. This delegation will interact with various key players on a variety of matters that affect South Africa’s interests,” said Ramaphosa.
“The key pillars of our foreign policy remain the promotion of human rights, peace and friendship and the strengthening of fair trade and investment ties with other countries. These are the principles that guide our Presidency of the G20 this year. We have chosen the theme of solidarity, equality and sustainable development to underscore the need for cooperation and partnership among the countries of the world,” said the president.
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