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QUESTION NO: 1094
PUBLISHED IN INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 14 OF 04 SEPTEMBER 2009
MR KS MUBU (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF INTERNATIONA RELATION AND
COOPERATION:
Whether a delegation will be sent to Libya to attend the 40th Anniversary
of Muammar Gaddafiâs reign; if not, why not; if so, (a) who will represent
South Africa in this delegation, (b) how long will the delegation be in
Libya, (c) what is the estimated cost of the visit and (d) what is South
Africaâs foreign policy towards Libya? NW1355E
REPLY:
a) No.
South Africa was represented at the celebrations by the South African
Ambassador in Tripoli, Ambassador Jeremiah Ndou.
b) Not applicable
c) Not Applicable
d) South Africa has maintained cordial relations with Libya since the
establishment of diplomatic relations in 1995. A Joint Bilateral Commission
(JBC) was inaugurated in 2005 during the official visit to Libya of former
President Mbeki. South Africa supports the integration of Libya into the
international political arena following the removal of sanctions.
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