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DEPARTMENT of international relations and cooperation said in a statement on Friday that the U.S. ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, had “admitted that he crossed a line” and “apologised unreservedly” after he said a Russian ship had picked up weapons in South Africa last year, causing a diplomatic uproar.
On Thursday, Brigety alleged a Russian ship was loaded with ammunition and weapons in Cape Town last December.
However, South Africa said it had no record of an arms sale and President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an inquiry.
Writing on social media after meeting the foreign ministry, Brigety said he was “grateful for the opportunity to… correct any misimpressions left by my public remarks”.
He said in the conversation he “re-affirmed the strong partnership between our two countries and the important agenda our presidents have given us”.
“I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with Foreign Minister Pandor this evening and correct any misimpressions left by my public remarks. In our conversation, I re-affirmed the strong partnership between our two countries & the important agenda our Presidents have given us,” said Brigety.
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