Tau, US set to meet following visa restrictions
Parks Tau says the Visa restrictions announced by the US come as a surprise
Trade Minister Parks Tau is set to meet US officials next week to discuss trade relations following new visa restrictions announced by the United States, according to reports. This comes despite the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement of the visa restrictions, which target individuals accused of racial discrimination or inciting against minority groups. The move is expected to further strain relations between Washington and Pretoria.
No individuals have been named publicly yet, but the diplomatic dispute between the two countries is reportedly widening. Speaking at the 13th Africa Aerospace and Defence Trade Exhibition and Air Show in Pretoria, Tau reiterated his government's commitment to engaging with the US. "We're meeting our commitments in terms of the discussions that we have with them," he said. Tau expressed surprise at the US announcement, noting that they were in discussions with the US government at the time of the decision.
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