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President Mbeki Congratulates President Armando Guebuza on his
Election as President of Mozambique President Thabo Mbeki, today - Wednesday,
22 December 2004 - extended his heartfelt congratulations to Armando Guebuza on
his election as President of Mozambique. President Mbeki said, "Your
Excellency, please accept my congratulations on your election as the President
of the Republic of Mozambique. Surely, your election by the people the Mozambique
through successful democratic elections indicates their confidence in you as their
leader and their determination to make a meaningful contribution in the enhancement
of democracy in Africa." "The strong relations between South Africa
and Mozambique find their expression through structured bilateral relations in
the form of the South Africa/Mozambique Heads of State Economic Bilateral and
the Joint Permanent Commission for Co-operation, which was signed by the Presidents
of our countries. It is our greatest hope that the spirit of co-operation will
continue and thrive within this framework." "Mozambique has been
and continues to be a strong supporter of the Southern Africa Development Community
(SADC) and an active member of the African Union (AU) in the implementation of
its program, NEPAD. Our two countries have over a very short time been able to
play a critical role in ensuring that Africa remains on the developmental agenda
within the multilateral institutions. Therefore, your election as the President
of Mozambique bodes well for the furtherance of the objectives of these institutions."
"The peaceful conduct of elections in your country has clearly demonstrated
the will of people of Mozambique and their determination in the implementation
of the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Elections in the sub-region." "May
I take this opportunity on behalf of government and people of South Africa to
also express our best wishes for Your Excellency's good health and prosperity
of democracy in the Republic of Mozambique."
In the same vein, may I also
pay tribute and extend congratulations to the outgoing President Chissano. His
dedication and quest for development, peace and prosperity in Africa remain the
highlight of his tenure as the President of Mozambique. His outstanding work as
one of the founders of the AU as well as its Chairperson will always be viewed
as one of the strongest building blocks of the continental body. His excellent
and continuous work for peace, stability and development in the continent will
surely find its expressing the successful establishment of his foundation for
peace," concluded President Mbeki. Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa on 082
990 4853.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
22
December 2004
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