26 October 2007
Pretoria: South African Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma today,
Friday, 26 October 2007, welcomed developments in Myanmar that saw talks
between opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the military junta. Minister
Dlamini Zuma said, "The South African government believes that only
negotiations between all parties without preconditions would lead to the
resolution of the country's challenges."
Minister Dlamini Zuma continued, "The South African government supports the
efforts by the international community, including those of the United Nations
Secretary-General's Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari to facilitate dialogue in
Myanmar that would bring about a resolution to the country's challenges."
"We further welcome the fact that Paolo Sergio Pinheiro, Special Rapporteur
on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, said he will be allowed by the
Myanmar authorities to visit the country on 17 November."
"The South African government urges all parties to remain committed to
finding a long term and lasting solution to the challenges in Myanmar,"
concluded Minister Dlamini Zuma.
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Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
26 October 2007
