By SAPA
South Africa has established diplomatic relations with the transitional federal government of Somalia.
South Africa has established diplomatic relations with the transitional federal government of Somalia, International Relations and Co-operation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said on Tuesday.
Nkoana-Mashabane said after meeting her Somali counterpart Abdullahi Haji Hassan Mohamed that the move was crucial for developing relations between the two countries.
“This move will afford us with an opportunity to closely assess the situation in Somalia and propose interventions in partnership with Somalis and other key players towards the realisation of lasting and meaningful peace in Somalia,” she said in a statement.
South Africa's High Commissioner to Nairobi, Kenya, would be accredited to Somalia until circumstances allowed for the opening of a mission in Mogadishu.
“We will also be happy to receive diplomatic representation from Somalia in the near future, which will not only enhance our bilateral relations and outreach to Somalia, but also serve the Somali nationals in South Africa,” Nkoana-Mashabane said.
South Africa remained concerned about the continuing violence and loss of life in Somalia.
“While we take cognisance of the significant strides made by the (African Union) mission troops, together with the transitional federal government forces in Mogadishu and outlying areas, we reiterate our view that lasting peace in Somalia can only be realised through negotiations. - Sapa
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