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Pretoria,
May 22, 2009 – South African President Jacob Zuma, today, Friday 22 May
2009 conveyed South Africa's congratulations to His Excellency,
President Bingu Wa Mutharika, on his re-election as the President of the
Republic of Malawi.
In his message of support, President Zuma said “Your Excellency, Please
accept the warm congratulations of the government and the people of our
country, South Africa, as well as on my own behalf on your re-election
as the President of the Republic of Malawi".
“We are encouraged by the various Observer Missions, including the SADC
Election Observer Mission which have commended Malawi for holding a
credible, peaceful and free elections on the 19 May 2009" said President
Zuma.
South Africa reaffirms its commitment to work together with Malawi for
the political unity and integration of the African continent within the
framework of our region, SADC as well as the African Union. South Africa
also look forward to the consolidation and strengthening of bilateral,
political, economic and trade relations between herself and Malawi"
concluded President Zuma.
Issued by Nomfanelo Kota on 082 459 3787.
Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Private Bag x 152
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