Outgoing US ambassador Reuben Brigety insists South Africa shipped arms to Russia
Brigety, in an interview with Sunday Times said he stands by his allegation of Pretoria sending arms to Russia, despite results of an investigation which found no trace of weapons shipment to Moscow.
“When I was convoked by the foreign minister in May 2023 I apologised fully and unreservedly for speaking out of turn. Our governments have agreed that the substance of that matter will remain in official diplomatic channels,” the ambassador told the publication.
“This is a strategic relationship that has many aspects that both of us enjoy, and we look forward to continuing to work together.”
However, he stated that his remarks stand.
“My statement stands as it is. In following my statement, the president of the US and the secretary of State expressed their full confidence in my tenure,” Brigety was quoted as saying.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sticking-to-his-guns-outgoing-us-ambassador-reuben-brigety-insists-south-africa-shipped-arms-to-russia-a4353184-cd5e-426c-8243-adb3ad41f74b
Brigety, in an interview with Sunday Times said he stands by his allegation of Pretoria sending arms to Russia, despite results of an investigation which found no trace of weapons shipment to Moscow.
“When I was convoked by the foreign minister in May 2023 I apologised fully and unreservedly for speaking out of turn. Our governments have agreed that the substance of that matter will remain in official diplomatic channels,” the ambassador told the publication.
“This is a strategic relationship that has many aspects that both of us enjoy, and we look forward to continuing to work together.”
However, he stated that his remarks stand.
“My statement stands as it is. In following my statement, the president of the US and the secretary of State expressed their full confidence in my tenure,” Brigety was quoted as saying.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sticking-to-his-guns-outgoing-us-ambassador-reuben-brigety-insists-south-africa-shipped-arms-to-russia-a4353184-cd5e-426c-8243-adb3ad41f74b