Statement on Comments by President George W. Bush on South Africa Assisting Iraq

Pretoria- The South African Government has taken note of comments made by President George W. Bush urging South Africa to assist the people of Iraq in finding reconciliation among themselves.

At this stage, the South African Government has not yet received any formal request from either the US or the Iraqi government. In this regard, as soon as such a request is received the South African Government will consider the matter on its merits.

Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853


Department of Foreign Affairs
P/Bag X152
Pretoria
15 June 2006.

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