President Zuma sends condolences following the passing on of Prince Sultan Bin Abdul-Aziz

The South African Government has today, 22 October 2011, learnt with sadness the news of the passing on of the Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz.

On behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, His Excellency President Jacob Zuma has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Saudi royal family and to the people of Saudi Arabia.
President Zuma said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Saudi people during this difficult time of mourning the death of Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz.”

For further information please contact Mr. Clayson Monyela spokesperson for DIRCO on 082 884 5974

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

www.dirco.gov.za

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22 October 2011