AMALGAMATION OF SA DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN BRUSSELS

Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs

MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE AMALGAMATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN BRUSSELS

The Department of Foreign Affairs has decided, after careful consideration, in the light of budgetary constraints to amalgamate the Embassy in Brussels and the South African mission to the European Community with effect from mid-1998. The Belgian Government has been duly informed and has understanding for the situation.

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRETORIA 24 APRIL 1998