An International Relations expert says the two nations need to work together to restore diplomatic ties.
US Ambassador Reuben Brigety has apologised after accusing the country of selling weapons to Russia. He was summoned to the International Relations Head office to meet Minister Naledi Pandor, yesterday. We discuss this matter now with John Stremlau, International Relations expert from Wits University.
JOHANNESBURG - Wits University’s International Relations expert John Stremlau says the relations between South Africa and the US can survive the current rough patch.He's since apologised and admitted he crossed the line by not using diplomatic channels to voice his concerns.Stremlau says the two nations need to work together to restore diplomatic ties.
"I think this relation can survive this rough patch, it will be difficult it will take work from both sides, they should prepare themselves to work at it,” he said.
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