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President Mbeki Congratulates Chile's First Female President-Designate Monrovia
- South African President Thabo Mbeki today, Monday 16 January 2006, on behalf
of the government and people of South Africa congratulated President-designate
Dr Michelle Bachelet on her election as the first female Head of State of Chile. In
a message of support President Mbeki, said, "Please accept the warmest congratulations
of the government and people of South Africa following your historic election
as the first female President of Chile." "Your election will without
doubt strengthen Chile's progressive example for the global community, especially
on issues of democracy, gender and women's rights, poverty alleviation and support
for a rules-based and more equitable multilateral system." "The
principled stance Chile has taken thus far in the ongoing attempts to restructure
global governance in order to respond more effectively to the challenges of the
21st Century, is also of prime importance to Africa and indeed the world at large,
and we look forward to continuing our co-operation with you and with your Administration
in that sphere." "The South African government places a high
value on the warm relations which exist at so many levels between South Africa
and Chile, and we look forward to further strengthening ties with your country
under your Presidency," concluded President Mbeki. Issued by Ronnie
Mamoepa on 082 990 4853 Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Tshwane
0001
16
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