# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says the absence of a South African ambassador in Washington, has not affected trade negotiations with the US. In a joint media briefing with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition, Lamola confirmed that president Cyril Ramaphosa will announce a new ambassador soon, but the decision will be made carefully and without outside influence:
Minister Lamola confirms new US ambassador will be announced soon [SOUND]
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