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The SA government say there is nothing suspicious about the controversial landing of UAE president and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, and his entourage at the Bulembu Airport in the Eastern Cape last week. | MaliDayimani

One of the United Arab Emirates planes that landed in the Eastern Cape.

During an inter-ministerial press briefing in Pretoria on Friday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni poured cold water over concerns raised about the visit, saying everything was above board and in line with courtesies offered to heads of state. Ntshavheni added that the leader's visit was preceded by formal diplomatic correspondence from the UAE to the department of International Relations and Cooperation.

The planes were carrying members of the UAE military, a fleet of luxury cars, a string of helicopters, supplies and furniture. "The formal correspondence set in motion South Africa’s preparations to extend to the president and his entourage courtesies and services in line with the internationally practised hosting provisions that countries offer heads of state and other dignitaries on a mutual basis," said Ntshaveni.

 

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