at inauguration of Bolivian President
20 January 2006
Tshwane â Prof Kader Asmal today, Friday 20 January 2006, departed from
South Africa for Bolivia where he will represent South Africa and President
Thabo Mbeki at the inauguration of Bolivian President-elect Evo Morales on
Sunday, 22 January 2006.
President-elect Evo Morales recently visited South Africa and met among
others, President Thabo Mbeki and other leaders of different political
persuasions to share experiences on South Africaâs transition to democracy.
In December 2005 President Mbeki congratulated President-designate Morales
on his inauguration saying, "Your election as the President of Bolivia
indicates that the tide of change continues to sweep through Latin America
bringing with it the hope of political and economic transformation and
development for your country and indeed the region as a whole."
In his message of support, President Mbeki further assured President-elect
Morales that the South African government stood ready to assist the government
and people of Bolivia on their road to democracy in any way it could.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
20 January 2006
