Mbeki congratulates Bush
2004-11-03 23:46
Johannesburg - President Thabo Mbeki on Wednesday congratulated President
George W Bush on his election for a second term as president of the
United States, and called for greater world peace under his
leadership.
"The government and people of South Africa, in wishing him well,
will fervently hope for greater world stability and peace under his
leadership," Mbeki said.
"We hope for renewed support for and interest in Africa and the
developing world, reform of world institutions, and an era of
multilateralism marked by social progress for all."
Mbeki also extended his good wishes to Senator John Kerry.
"Senator Kerry ran a good race, we congratulate him too."
- SAPA