19 October 2007
The South Government today, 19 October 2007 joins the international
community in expressing its outrage and condemnation of the Pakistani
bomb-blasts which left over 100 people dead and countless others wounded and
maimed.
The South African government, as does the international community can never
condone any attacks aimed at an unarmed and defenceless civilian population to
attain any form of political objectives.
In this regard, the South African government calls on the Pakistani
authorities to leave no stone unturned in pursuit of all those responsible for
such heinous acts in ensuring they face the full might of the law.
We reiterate our view, informed by our own experience in the transition from
apartheid to democracy that the solution to current political challenges facing
Pakistan remains a negotiated political solution.
Accordingly, we call for a peaceful dialogue among the main political
protagonists in Pakistan as part of efforts to finding a lasting solution to
their political challenges.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
19 October 2007
