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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