President Yoweri Museveni
10 May 2006
South African President Thabo Mbeki will attend the inauguration of Ugandan
President Yoweri Museveni in Kampala, Uganda, on Friday, 12 May 2006.
President Thabo Mbeki's attendance at this presidential inauguration comes
within the context of South Africa's commitment to strengthen relations with
all African countries with a view to consolidating the African developmental
agenda.
In his message of support following the announcement of the February 2006
election results, President Mbeki said, "The Government and people of South
Africa join the international community in welcoming the outcome of the
recently heldpresidential and parliamentary elections in your country, the
first since the introduction of the multiparty democracy.
"In this regard, we note and welcome the determination by the African Union
that, despite difficulties, the elections were conducted in calm and peaceful
manner which afforded the people of Uganda the opportunity to freely express
their democratic right.
"Consequently, we appeal to all participants to accept the outcome of this
democratic process as a true reflection of the democratic will of the people of
Uganda.
"We remain convinced that the new Ugandan government will use the mandate
given by the people of Uganda to continue the pursuit of democracy, peace and
sustainable development as part of continental efforts to consolidate the
African agenda," concluded President Mbeki.
President Mbeki will return to South Africa on Friday, 12 May 2006.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
10 May 2006
