Gyursancy on the election victory of his ruling centre-left Socialist Party and
its coalition partner, the Free Democrats
24 April 2006
President Thabo Mbeki, today Monday, 24 April 2006, extended his
congratulations to Prime Minister Ferenc Gyursany on the electoral victory of
the Socialist Party and its coalition party, the Free Democrats in the
parliamentary elections that took place on 9 and 23 April 2006.
President Mbeki said "Please accept my personal congratulations to you and
your coalition party, the Socialist Party and the Free Democrats, on your
election victory."
May I also take this opportunity to assure you of my Government's continued
goodwill and desire to work towards a further deepening of bilateral relations
between the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Hungary. I am sure
that the existing good relations between our two countries built over the last
years and specifically over the past 16 months under your able leadership will
continue to grow and prosper during your new term in office.
Mr Prime Minister, May I personally wish you good health and prosperity for
your country and its people and I look forward to continuing working with you
in the same spirit of co-operation as we have enjoyed over the years,"
concluded President Mbeki.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
24 April 2006
