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Statement on President Mbeki addressing the Franco-Africa Summit President
Thabo Mbeki is expected to lead discussions, today Thursday 20 February 2003 on
"Political Partnership-Peace and Security" during the Franco-Africa
Summit scheduled for 20-21 February 2003. The President who is leading the South
African delegation that includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana
Dlamini Zuma, arrived in Paris on Wednesday 19 February 2003. The Summit,
hosted by French President Jacques Chirac, under the theme: Africa and France-together
in a new partnership is expected to discuss among other issues French Development
Assistance for Africa; strengthening partnerships between Africa and France; the
New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and the consolidation of the
African Union. In addition the Summit will look into global efforts aimed
at averting war against Iraq. In this regard, South Africa will over the weekend
be sending a team of experts to share its experiences and knowledge to assist
Iraq to fully and pro-actively respond to its obligations in terms of the UN Security
Council Resolution 1441. Contact Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853 Pretoria
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