New US ambassador ‘falls in love’ with South Africa

Leo Brent Bozell has said he aims to build on “shared values” and elevate relations between Washington and Pretoria to new heights

US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III formally presented his credentials to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, saying he has “fallen in love” with the country amid strained relations between Washington and Pretoria.

He made the statement in a message he delivered as he formally presented his diplomatic credentials to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Bozell handed over his Letters of Credence and Recall during an official ceremony at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse on Wednesday, marking the formal start of his tenure as Washington’s envoy.

“Mr President, before I arrived here, I cannot tell you how many people told me that, in short, I’ll fall in love with the country. It’s only taken two months, and I can confirm that has happened.”

Bozell said the US and South Africa are two nations with “shared values and interests”.

ICYMI: Ambassador L. Brent Bozell III had a few words to share with President Ramaphosa at his credentialing ceremony

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