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Deputy President Zuma Meets with Burundi
Speaker
Deputy President Zuma yesterday, 9 March 2004, met
with the Speaker of the Burundi Parliament, Dr Jean
Minani in Pretoria.
Dr Minani and the Deputy President exchanged views
on the Burundi peace process, and discussed progress
made regarding the implementation of the Arusha Agreement
of 2000 and related agreements.
Dr Minani noted that while progress was being made,
the pace was not as rapid as desired, including, for
example, the fact that legislation related to the forthcoming
November elections had still not been concluded.
He also raised the issue of financial resources needed
by Burundi to move the peace process forward speedily.
Dr Minani also informed the Deputy President of Burundi's
interest in the position of Deputy Speaker of the Pan-African
Parliament, and asked for South Africa's support in
this regard.
Enquiries: Lakela Kaunda on 082 782 2575.
Issued by the Presidency
Pretoria
10 March 2004
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