South Africa has said that it is committed to good relations with Nigeria and other African countries after Nigeria called her two High Commissioners to the country. South Africa has been criticised by several governments, including China, Nigeria and Zimbabwe, for failing to protect foreigners from armed mobs. However, Nigeria is the only country to have recalled its ambassador, the department of international relations said in a statement.
"If this action is based on the incidents of attacks on foreign nationals in some parts of our country, it would be curious for a sisterly country to want to exploit such a painful episode for whatever agenda," the department said.
"South Africa remains committed to a strong bond of friendship and bilateral relations with Nigeria," it added.
The department also said Pretoria would raise its concerns with Nigeria's new administration when it assumes office next month.
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