Portugal, Cavaco Silva
25 January 2006
Tshwane - South African President Thabo Mbeki today, Thursday 25 January
2006, conveyed on behalf of the government and people of South Africa fraternal
greetings and congratulations to the newly elected President of Portugal,
Cavaco Silva.
In his message of support, President Mbeki said "I take great pleasure in
conveying to your Excellency, on behalf of my government and the people of
South Africa, sincere greetings and congratulations on your election as
President of the Republic of Portugal.
I wish to assure your Excellency of our continued desire to see a further
strengthening of our relationship both at a bilateral and a multilateral level.
As far as the latter is concerned I would also like to express my gratitude for
the initiatives your country has taken to promote European Union/Africa
relations and to host the summit in this regard, in Lisbon, at the earliest
possible date.
May I take this opportunity to express the wishes for your Excellencyâs
personal good health and prosperity for your country" concluded President
Mbeki.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
25 January 2006
