President Thabo Mbeki Congratulates Australian Labour Party

Kampala – South African Thabo Mbeki today Saturday 24 Nov 2007, conveyed on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, his congratulations to Kevin Rudd head of Australia’s Labour Party and Prime Minister – elect following a majority win in elections held earlier today.

President Mbeki in a message of congratulations said, “Your Excellency please accept the warmest congratulations of the Government and people of South Africa and on my behalf following the majority win of the Labour Party of your Labour Party in elections held earlier today”.

“South African Government looks forward to working with the newly elected Australian Government following the finalisation of your Cabinet”.

 “Your Excellency I extend my warmest regards and give wishes and best wishes to you as you assume your new portfolio,” concluded President Mbeki.

Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa

Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001

24 November 2007