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Mugabe mourns Sata
30 Oct 2014 at 22:01hrs | Views
resident Robert Mugabe has sent a message of condolences to the government and the people of Zambia following the death of President Michael Chilufya Sata.
President Sata died on Tuesday in London.
In his message, President Mugabe said President Sata had an illustrious political career as he fought for the betterment of the lives of the people of Zambia, adding that his commitment will forever in remain.
"Our heart goes to the family of the late President as they try to cope with the grief of their painful bereavement,"said Mugabe.
He also said President Sata's forthrightness in defending the principles of global governance enshrined in the UN Charter and his fierce opposition of the actions of those who seek to violate those principles is a matter of his shinning record.
In his capacity as the SADC Chairman, President Mugabe said the region has lost one of its great leaders.
"The people and governments of SADC received with sorrow and heartfelt grief, the sad news of the passing on of one of the region's great leaders of peace, justice, equality and freedom. We are appealing to all SADC members to observe days of mourning until the date when the late President will be laid to rest," said Mugabe.
He said throughout his life, Mr Sata lived a humble life as he identified with the everyday lives of the common masses of the Zambian people.
President Mugabe expressed hope that the people of Zambia will remain calm and peaceful as they cherish the legacy of the late President Sata.
President Sata died on Tuesday in London.
In his message, President Mugabe said President Sata had an illustrious political career as he fought for the betterment of the lives of the people of Zambia, adding that his commitment will forever in remain.
"Our heart goes to the family of the late President as they try to cope with the grief of their painful bereavement,"said Mugabe.
He also said President Sata's forthrightness in defending the principles of global governance enshrined in the UN Charter and his fierce opposition of the actions of those who seek to violate those principles is a matter of his shinning record.
In his capacity as the SADC Chairman, President Mugabe said the region has lost one of its great leaders.
"The people and governments of SADC received with sorrow and heartfelt grief, the sad news of the passing on of one of the region's great leaders of peace, justice, equality and freedom. We are appealing to all SADC members to observe days of mourning until the date when the late President will be laid to rest," said Mugabe.
He said throughout his life, Mr Sata lived a humble life as he identified with the everyday lives of the common masses of the Zambian people.
President Mugabe expressed hope that the people of Zambia will remain calm and peaceful as they cherish the legacy of the late President Sata.
Source - zbc
