President Jacob Zuma arrives in Mozambique

14 January 2010

President Zuma arrived in Mozambique today, 14 January 2010 for the inauguration of President-Elect Mr Armando Emillo Guebuza. The President is accompanied by Minister of International Relations and Corporation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and senior government officials.

President Zuma’s attendance of the inauguration serves to strengthen the good relations that already exist between South Africa and Mozambique.

“We are here to celebrate along with the people of Mozambique as they mark this important milestone in their democracy. This is further testament of the entrenchment of democracy in Southern Africa” says President Zuma.

Strong relations between South Africa and Mozambique find expression through the South Africa/Mozambique Heads of State Economic Bilateral as well as the Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation. Mozambique has been and continues to be an active participant within Southern African Development Community (SADC) as well as in the implementation of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) within the African Union.

Both countries have over some time been able to play a critical role in ensuring that Africa remains on the developmental agenda within multilateral institutions.

President Zuma will also attend the SADC Double Troika Summit, taking place in Maputo this afternoon. Among other things, the summit will consider reports on progress with respect to developments in Lesotho, Madagascar and Zimbabwe.

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Issued by: The Presidency
14 January 2010