Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
President Nelson Mandela, responding to the news of the death of His Majesty King Hussein of Hordan, said that the King's passing was to be deeply mourned by all peace-loving people.
King Hussein was a man of extraordinary vision and deep principled commitment to the cause of peace, President Mandela said. He worked tirelessly for this cause so as to achieve the benefits peace could bring to his nation and all the people of his region. This commitment and contribution to ensure that the Kingdom of Jordan could play a vital role in the achievement of a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, is his greatest legacy, President Mandela added.
President Nelson Mandela will be represented by the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Mangosuthu Buthelezi, at his Majesty's funeral.
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
PRETORIA
7 FEBRUARY 1999