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Statement on the Health of President
Yasser Arafat
The South African Government joins the international
community in expressing its deep concern regarding the
deteriorating state of health of Palestinian President
Yasser Arafat, who is now reported to be in a coma at
a French hospital.
President Thabo Mbeki had last week on learning of
the state of health of President Arafat conveyed a message
of support through Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad to President
Arafat, the Palestinian National Authority and the peoples
of Palestine.
The Government takes this opportunity to express its
hope for a speedy recovery of President Arafat so he
can lead the Palestinian peoples on a road to peace
and stability. In this regard, we extend our support
to the entire Palestinian leadership and peoples during
these trying moments.
Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853
Department of Foreign Affairs
P/Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
4 November 2004
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