Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
1 September 2006
South African President Thabo Mbeki conveyed the sorrow and condolences of
the South African government and people to President Ahmadinejad, the
Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the plane crash
in Mashhad on Friday, 1 September 2006.
In a message of support to President Ahmadinejad, President Mbeki said, "The
Government and people of South Africa join the Government and people of Iran in
mourning the loss of your compatriots who perished in a plane crash on 1
September 2006."
"We understand the pain and grief that this tragedy has brought not only to
the families of those who lost their loved ones but also to the entire Iranian
nation. It is our hope that bereaved families can draw inspiration from the
knowledge that their loss is shared by the peoples of the world."
"Accordingly, Your Excellency, please accept the heartfelt condolences of
the Government and peoples of South Africa to the Government and people of Iran
especially those who lost their loved ones," concluded President Mbeki.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
1 September 2006
Source: SAPA
