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South African Government welcomes the
Decision by the USA and Recommendation from EU Member
States that Sanctions against Libya be lifted
The South African government welcomes the decision
by the United States of America to lift sanctions against
Libya as well as the recommendation by the Committee
of Permanent Representatives of European Union (EU)
member states that certain sanctions be lifted.
These moves will give further impetus to the normalisation
of relations between Libya and the rest of the world,
and is in-line with the call by the United Nations that
sanctions against Libya be removed by the international
community.
In addition, these decisions are in line with the position
of the then-Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and
the now-African Union (AU) that sanctions against Libya
be lifted.
On its part, Libya has met all the requirements under
relevant United Nations' resolutions to have sanctions
lifted and even went a step further by halting its Weapons
of Mass Destruction Programme. This is a clear demonstration
of Libya's determination to end its international isolation.
Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
23 September 2004
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