South Africa has called on the United States to respect the country's democracy and sovereignty following new visa restrictions announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Ronald Lamola, the minister of international relations and cooperation (Dirco), has noted with concern the announcement according to the department. Dirco says South Africa has the sovereign right to put laws and policy in place to address the consequences of historical injustice. The government says it respects the USA's right to make its own laws and expects the same respect for South Africa's Constitution, democracy and sovereignty.
Dirco says continued dialogue between the two countries is necessary to resolve challenges in their relationship through constructive diplomatic discussion, rather than through unilateral action.
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