President-elect
31 August 2007
Pretoria: South African President Thabo Mbeki today Friday, 31 August 2007
extended, on behalf of the South African government and people, congratulations
to President-elect of Turkey Dr Abdullah Gul.
In a message of support to President-elect Gul, President Mbeki said, "I
avail myself of the opportunity to convey to Your Excellency, my warmest
greetings and congratulations, on your election as President of Turkey."
"I trust that our relationship will extend to incorporate solutions to the
challenges facing the African continent and world at large," continued
President Mbeki
"It is my wish therefore that the good relations that exist between our two
countries will be further strengthened under your able leadership," concluded
President Mbeki.
For further information, please contact:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
31 August 2007
