THE PASSING AWAY OF THE POLISH AMBASSADOR

Foreign Affairs Minister Alfred Nzo today expressed shock at the news of the passing of Polish Ambassador to South Africa, Zofia Kuratowska.

In paying tribute to Ambassador Kuratowska on behalf of the South African Government, Minister Nzo acknowledged the important contribution she has made in strengthening relations between our two countries over the past eighteen months.

"We will remember her for her commitment and dedication in striving to expand and consolidate bilateral relations between Poland of South Africa", Minister Nzo said.

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
PRETORIA
9 JUNE 1999