Fifteen (15) nations were given letters of Credence, by President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Friday.
Heads of Mission-Designate gathered at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Tshwane.
The presentation of Letters of Credence marks the formal start of an Ambassador or High Commissioner’s diplomatic assignment in South Africa and strengthening the country’s diplomatic relations with nations across the world.
“May the relationship between South Africa and your countries, grow from strength to strength” said Ramaphosa.
The countries are the Republic of South Sudan, Federal Republic of Somalia, Union of Comoros, Republic of Madagascar, Federal Republic of Germany, Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Republic of Seychelles, Kingdom of Belgium, the European Union, Republic of Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Republic of Maldives, Republic of France and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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