Pretoria: President Jacob Zuma today, 8 December 2009, congratulated the Namibian President, His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba following his re-election for a second five-year term in the fiercely contested poll conducted from 27 and 28 November 2009.
President Zuma said: "I wish to convey my warmest congratulations on behalf of the Government of the Republic of South Africa and its people on the occasion of your re-election as President of the Republic of Namibia."
"I would like to reconfirm my appreciation of the excellent, warm and close relations that exist between our two countries and between its people. It is furthermore my profound wish that these close and brotherly ties will continue to prosper during your new term of Office," added President Jacob Zuma.
For more information contact:
Saul Molobi
Chief Director for Public Diplomacy
Cell: 082 9401647
Issued by: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
8 December 2009
Source: Sapa
