South Africa, U.S. In Top-Level Talks Over 'Weapons for Russia' SouthAfrica
the remarks had undermined"the spirit of cooperation and partnership that characterised the recent engagements between U.S. government officials and a South African official delegation led by National Security Special Advisor to the President, Dr Sydney Mufumadi".
The Presidency said it was public knowledge that a Russian vessel known as Lady R had docked in Simon's Town."Allegations have since been made about the purpose of the voyage. While no evidence has been provided to date to support these allegations, the Government has undertaken to institute an independent enquiry to be led by a retired judge," the statement said.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has demarched the United States Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E Brigety, and expressed the South African…
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