The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Aziz Pahad, has announced that President Thabo Mbeki has extended an invitation to the President of the State of Israel, Mr Ezer Weizman, to pay a State Visit to the Republic of South Africa at an early date, whic h remains to be determined. Such a visit would afford President Mbeki the opportunity to be informed about the latest developments in the Middle East peace process and for the two Heads of State to exchange views on this and other matters of mutual interes t.
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
Pretoria
3 NOVEMBER 1999