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South Africa congratulates Tanzanian Foreign Minister on her
appointment as Deputy UN Secretary General Pretoria- President Thabo Mbeki,
today, Saturday 6 January 2007 telephonically conveyed the congratulations of
the government and people of South Africa to Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete
on the appointment of the country's Foreign Minister Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro to the
post of UN Deputy Secretary-General. "The government and people of
South Africa join the peoples of Tanzania, the continent of Africa and indeed
the rest of humanity in welcoming the historic appointment by UN Secretary-General
Ban Ki-Moon of Foreign Minister Asha-Rose Migiro to the important position of
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. "We are of the view,
as surely the world would, that the appointment is an expression of the confidence
that the UN has in the abilities of the peoples of Africa in general and women
in particular to contribute to international efforts towards the creation of a
better world. "Accordingly, we remain confident that her experience
in foreign relations matters as Tanzania's Foreign Minister, will indeed stand
her in good stead in the execution of her international duties and responsibilities
as the UN Deputy Secretary-General. "Cognizant of the challenges that
lie ahead in this regard, South Africa joins the rest of humanity in expressing
its readiness to offer her its support in every manner possible towards the success
of her responsibilities," concluded President Mbeki. Issued by Ronnie
Mamoepa at 082-990-4853 Department of Foreign Affairs
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