speedy recovery
5 January 2006
Tshwane - South African President Thabo Mbeki, today, Thursday, 5 January
2006, learned with sadness of the deteriorating health of Israeli Prime
Minister Ariel Sharon.
In a message of support to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the Acting Prime
Minister Ehud Olmert, President Mbeki said, "Please accept the thoughts and
prayers of the South African Government and people in this trying moment in
your life".
"We join the international community in general and the people of Israel in
particular in wishing you a speedy recovery. It is our wish and hope that you
will recover to resume your responsibility in leading the Government and people
of Israel,â concluded President Mbeki.
Contact: Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
5 January 2006
