Deputy President Jacob Zuma in Burundi
Deputy President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Bujumbura,
Burundi, today, 17 June 2004, for talks with Burundi
parties regarding post election power-sharing.
The Deputy President was mandated by the 21st Summit
of the Great Lakes Regional Peace Initiative on Burundi
on 5 June 2004, to help the Transitional Government
of Burundi and the Burundi parties reach a compromise
on outstanding issues relating to power-sharing.
The Deputy President is scheduled to return to South
Africa tomorrow, 18 June 2004.
Enquiries: Lakela Kaunda at 09 257 859 230 or 082
782 2575
Issued by the Presidency
Pretoria
17 June 2004
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