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Media Statement, 13 July 2014

 

 

President Zuma Arrives in Brazil ahead of World Cup Final

 

 

President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, to attend the FIFA World
Cup Final later today, 13 July 2014, at the invitation of the President of
the Federative Republic of Brazil, Her Excellency Ms Dilma Rousseff.

 

The President is in Brazil primarily to attend the Sixth BRICS Summit that
will take place in Fortaleza on 15 July and a retreat with Latin American
states in Brasilia on 16 July 2014.

 

President Zuma will attend the final match between Germany and Argentina as
the host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

 

"We still have fond memories of the colourful and exciting World Cup
tournament we had the privilege of hosting in South Africa in 2010. We feel
humbled to have contributed to the 2014 World Cup tournament through
providing technical support and sharing our expertise and experience with
our BRICS partners, Brazil. We congratulate the government and the people of
Brazil for the successful tournament and look forward to an exciting game.
May the best team win!'' said President Zuma.

 

 

Issued by:

The Presidency, Pretoria

Enquiries:

Mac Maharaj on 079 879 3203 or [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

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