South Africans arrive safely in Cyprus this morning, Friday
21 July 2006
Pretoria: The Department of Foreign Affairs was earlier this morning advised
by its Embassy in Athens, of the safe arrival of its nationals in Cyprus on
board a British ship. The 11 South Africans were received by the South African
mission officials currently in Cyprus.
This brings to 16, the number of South Africans evacuated as part of the
trilateral co-operation between the South African, British and French
governments. Five South Africans were earlier assisted by the French
authorities and are also in Cyprus.
In this regard, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma,
reiterates her sincere appreciation to both the British and French governments
for their assistance.
Further, a South African national living in Cyprus offered accommodation to
evacuated South Africans prior to their onward travel to South Africa. It is
such unselfish acts of ubuntu that makes us feel proud to be South African,
said Minister Dlamini Zuma on being informed of this gesture.
Both the missions in Syria and Athens will continue to assist South Africans
affected as the evacuation effort continues.
Enquiries:
Nomfanelo Kota
Cell: 082 459 3787
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
21 July 2006
Source SAPA
