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Statement of comments by President George W Bush on SA assisting Iraq
15 June 2006
Pretoria - The South African Government has taken note of comments made by President George W Bush urging South Africa to assist the people of Iraq in finding reconciliation among themselves.
At this stage, the South African Government has not yet received any formal request from either the United States (US) or the Iraqi governments to this effect. As soon as such a request is received the South African Government will consider the matter on its merits.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
15 June 2006
Source: SAPA