Answer :
BeforeNelson Mandela became the President, South Africa was in the grips of apartheid
and was thus declared an outlaw by other nations. When Mandela became the
President, he abolished apartheid and thus diplomatic relations were rebuilt with many
countries. The inauguration of a new, non-racial government was a historic moment in
South African as well as world history. Thus, several distinguished international leaders
attended this inauguration. It signified the triumph of justice, peace and human dignity.