# President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended Roelf Meyer’s appointment as South Africa’s new ambassador to the US, citing he is well qualified to help reset relations between the two countries. Ramaphosa says Meyer’s experience in conflict resolution and ongoing engagement with US officials make him suitable for the role, and he is expected to represent government policy neutrally. He also expressed confidence that Meyer’s credentials will be accepted by US leadership:
Ramaphosa says Meyer’s appointment is based on merit, not politics [SOUND]
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