The purpose of the Association will be to create a platform for former Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Chief Representatives to lend their extensive experience, expertise and institutional memory on international relations and diplomacy towards the execution of South Africa’s foreign policy interests.

Former Heads of Missions will be lend their experience in order to stimulate discussions on international relations and diplomacy so as to advance the public’s understanding and support for South Africa’s key foreign policy objectives. The Association will promote the exchange of policy views and information, which will encourage greater understanding of global, regional and bilateral trends, as well as provide inputs for government policy formulation.

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