National Assembly
For written reply
Question no: 795 (NW866E)
Mr KS Mubu (DA) to ask the Minister of International Relations and
Cooperation:
Whether the Government will (a) establish full diplomatic relations with
the new state of Sudan and (b) maintain diplomatic relations with Khartoum;
if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply
a) Yes, upon expiry of the CPA on 9 July 2011 and the establishment of
the new state in Southern Sudan, South Africa will establish full
diplomatic relations with the state and upgrade its Consulate to a
fully fledged Embassy.
b) South Africa will maintain diplomatic relations with Sudan. Sudan is
important for the stability and development of the Horn of Africa
region. In this regard South Africa will maintain its Embassy in
Khartoum. Over the years South Africa enjoyed favourable bilateral
relations with the Sudan. South Africa will honour the various
agreements signed with the Republic of the Sudan and will strengthen
these relations where necessary.