Statement on the Anniversary of the Terror Attacks on the USA on 11 September 2001

On the occasion of the First Anniversary of the terrorist attacks perpetrated on various cities of the USA on September 11 2001, the South African Government joins millions around world in solemn memory of all those who lost their lives including our own Nick Rowe.

In this regard, our President Thabo Mbeki will lead the South African government delegation which will include Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma to the New York service in honour of the victims.

The South African Government reiterates its condemnation of the Sept. 11 attacks and will continue to work within the United Nations to fight against the scourge of international terrorism.

For more information contact Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853
Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
P/Bag X152
Pretoria
0001.
10 September 2002