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Deputy President Jacob Zuma arrives in Burundi Deputy
President, Jacob Zuma, has arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi, for a two-day visit
aimed at assessing progress made towards elections and democracy in Burundi. He
is scheduled to meet with President Domitien Ndayizeye, Vice President Frederic
Ngenzebuhoro, leaders of the 34 political parties, the Burundian Independent Electoral
Commission and representatives of civil society groupings. Talks are to
centre around preparations for the referendum on the new constitution and removal
of obstacles towards the democratic elections in line with the Arusha peace and
reconciliation agreement. The Deputy President returns to South Africa tomorrow,
26 January 2005. Issued by: The Presidency. Enquiries:
Lakela
Kaunda
Tel: 09 257 859 232 Issued by: The Presidency
25 January
2005
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