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President Mbeki Congratulates President
Bouteflika on His Re-election as President of Algeria
President Mbeki, today Saturday, 10 April 2004 extended
his congratulations to Abdelaziz Bouteflika on his re-election
as the President of Algeria.
President Mbeki said, Your Excellency, please accept
my congratulations on your re-election as the President
of Algeria. As a strong supporter of both the African
Union and Africa as new economic policy, your re-election
bodes well for the further strengthening of the AU and
the consolidation and implementation of NEPAD in your
country and region.
In line with the decisions of the AU we are encouraged
by the continuously strengthening institutions of democracy
throughout the continent.
The role your country plays in international fora like
the AU, UN, NAM and the G-77 is greatly appreciated
and I wish you well in the consolidation of your efforts
for African and global benefit during your next term
of office.
The closeness between the people and governments of
South Africa and Algeria also finds expression through
the South Africa/Algeria Binational Commission of which
both you and I chair. Within this framework, links between
our two countries have expanded and filtered down to
all levels of our societies, including interaction amongst
governmet, business, NGOs, academic institutions and
ordinary citizens
May I take this opportunity to also convey my best
wishes for Your Excellency's personal good health, prosperity
for the Democratic Peoples Republic of Algeria and a
successful and pleasant term of office, concluded President
Mbeki.
Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
10 April 2004
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