# COSATU is calling on government to continue engaging Washington to strengthen diplomatic relations and boost trade and investment with the United States and other major trading partners. COSATU spokesperson Matthew Parks hopes the newly elected US Congress will engage the American government on the need for constructive relations with South Africa. He says this includes supporting the country’s continued membership of the African Growth and Opportunity Act:
COSATU calls for stronger trade and diplomatic relations between South Africa and US [SOUND]
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