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| | Department of Foreign Affairs - South Africa |
 | | South African President Thabo Mbeki today, Sunday 9 October 2005, conveyed the heartfelt condolences of the South African government and people to the leaders of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, following the devastating earthquake that struck the three countries on Saturday 8 October 2005. |
 | | The donation is the third major contribution from South Africa to the UN agencies since 2003 and comes at a critical time in the gearing up phase of programmes ahead of the region's lean season, which starts as early as November in some countries. |
 | | South African Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma concludes Co-Chairing of the 5th ITEC Session on a Positive Note, ahead of Meetings with Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov and the Foreign Affairs Minister, Sergey Lavrov, Moscow, Russia, 4 - 5 October 2005. |
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