President Mbeki Sends Condolences to
Baroness Margaret Thatcher
President Thabo Mbeki today, Thursday June 25, sent
a letter of condolence to Baroness Margaret Thatcher,
former British Prime Minister, following the death of
her husband, Sir Denis Thatcher.
This morning, the President expressed his deepest sympathies
to the Baroness in a telephone conversation with Mark
Thatcher, son of the Baroness.
"We remember fondly the last time we met, when
you and Mark kindly visited us at our official residence
in Pretoria. This heightens our sense of empathy with
you at this moment of grief at the loss of your life-long
partner", said President Mbeki in the letter.
For enquiries, please call Bheki Khumalo on 083 256
9133.
Issued by the Presidency
26 June 2003.
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