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Statement on the Cease-Fire Ceremony
in Angola
4th April 2002
The Chief of the SANDF, General Siphiwe Nyanda, together
with the South African Ambassador to Angola, Tony Msimanga,
will represent South Africa at the signing ceremony
of the cease-fire agreement between the Angolan Armed
Forces (FAA) and UNITA scheduled for Luanda on Thursday
4th April 2002.
The South African government will continue to support
all efforts aimed at bringing about peace as a basis
for national reconciliation among all Angolan people.
We know too well the amount of pain and untold suffering
war has brought to bear on the lives of ordinary Angolans.
In this regard, South Africa expresses its hope that
the negotiation of the terms for a final peace settlement
will expedited in Angola to ensure that the reconstruction
of Angola can begin in earnest. South Africa regards
the rebuilding of the Angolan economy as key to promoting
future development and stability in the region.
For further information contact Ronnie Mamoepa on 082
990 4853
Issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
3rd April 2002
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