CANADA CONGRATULATES SOUTH AFRICA ON 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM

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April 26, 2004 No. 62 Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham today extended congratulations to South Africa on the 10th anniversary of the country's first multiracial elections. "Canada commends South Africa on the tremendous advances achieved over the last decade," said Minister Graham. "South Africans have reason to take pride in their impressive democratic record, most recently in evidence during the successful general elections held on April 14." "Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has undergone a remarkable transformation," the Minister added. "The country now plays a leading diplomatic role within Africa as a key architect of the New Partnership for Africa's Development, and as an important influence behind the African Union's conceptual and institutional reforms." The Government of Canada is taking part in the 10th anniversary celebrations. On April 24, Minister Graham gave the keynote address at a dinner in Toronto hosted by the Canadian Council of South Africans. He will also speak at a gala event hosted by the High Commissioner of South Africa at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec, on April 27. In Pretoria, South Africa, Dan Hays, Speaker of the Senate, will represent Canada at the South African presidential inauguration and associated commemorative events. - 30 - For further information, media representatives may contact: Isabelle Savard Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (613) 995-1851 Media Relations Office Foreign Affairs Canada and International Trade Canada (613) 995-1874 http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

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