President Jacob G. Zuma sends his condolences to the Republic of Argentina

The President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Mr Jacob G. Zuma, has on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa sent condolences to President Cristina Ferandez Kirchner of the Republic of Argentina on the occasion of the death of former President of Argentina, HE Mr Nestor Kirchner.

South Africa still forges ahead to strengthen and consolidate both diplomatic and bilateral relations with the Republic of Argentina as both countries are part of the developing world.

“The Government and the people of South Africa are saddened by the sudden passing away of former President Nestor Kirchner whom we have enjoyed both political and diplomatic relations and the strengthening of economic and multilateral cooperation within the context of South-South relations,” President Zuma said.

For more information, please contact Chief Director for Public Diplomacy, Mr Saul Kgomotso Molobi, on +27 351 0083, +27 82 940 1647 or email him at molobisk@dirco.gov.za.

Issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
Rietondale
0184

28 October 2010