Mubarak accepts Mandela's invitation to visit South Africa

The Egyptian ambassador in South Africa, Moshira Khatab, said that President Mubarak has accepted the invitation of South African President Nelson Mandela to visit South Africa, saying that the expected visit -- which be specified through the diplomatic channels -- will be an expression and embodiment of the developing relations between Egypt and South Africa.

She also confirmed that the two countries aim at achieving security, stability and development for all the countries of the continent; moreover, they are seeking to make the distinguished relations between them a model for cooperation between northern and southern Africa.

She asserted that Egypt and South Africa are working together to support African issues in the international and regional arenas, and to create an adequate atmosphere for more understanding and approach between African peoples to achieve the unification of these peoples under the umbrella of the O.A.U. (Organization of African Unity).