Idriss Deby
23 February 2007
Cape Town: South African President Thabo Mbeki today, Friday, 23 February
2007 extended the deepest condolences of the South African government and
people to the President Idriss Deby, government and people of Chad following
the death of Prime Minister Pascal Yoadimnadji in Paris earlier today.
President Mbeki said, "Please accept the heartfelt condolences of the
government and people of South Africa following the death of Prime Minister
Yoadimnadji earlier today, Friday, 23 February 2007 in Paris."
"During this time of national mourning, the thoughts and prayers of the
government and people of South Africa reach out to the family of the late Prime
Minister, the government, and people of Chad."
"The government and people of South Africa share in the pain and sorrow of
the government and people of Chad," concluded President Thabo Mbeki.
Enquiries: Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
23 February 2007
