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South African government welcomes UN investigation into the
assassination of Lebanese Cabinet Minister, Pierre Gemayel Pretoria - The
South African government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC)
decision to investigate last week's assassination of Lebanese Minister for Industry
Pierre Geyamel in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday, 21 November 2006. On the Lebanese
National Day, Wednesday 22 November 2006 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz
Pahad said, "Our thoughts and prayers have reached out to the family of Mr
Geyamel, the government and peoples of Lebanon over this period that should have
been one of celebration." He noted that this attack comes at a time when
Lebanon has just emerged from a devastating war. "We encourage Lebanese citizens
to be unified - and not divided - at this critical time of post-conflict reconstruction,"
Deputy Minister Pahad said. The South African government reiterates its
condemnation of all forms of terrorism, and maintains that military solutions
cannot lead to the resolution of political problems. Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa
on 082 990 4853 The Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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November 2006
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