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November 30, 2009 Edition 2
A declaration on climate change and Rwanda's entry into the Commonwealth were positive outcomes of a summit attended this week by President Jacob Zuma in Trinidad and Tobago.
"A declaration on climate change and the admission of Rwanda into the Commonwealth were widely welcomed," presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya said yesterday.
"The agreement on climate change reflects the Commonwealth's readiness to confront serious challenges currently facing the world," said Zuma.
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The summit ended yesterday and Zuma is expected back in the country today.
During his visit Zuma had a meeting with the heads of state of the Caribbean Community (Caricom).
"The history and future of the peoples of Africa and the Caribbean are intertwined," Zuma said, adding that the African Union and Caricom needed to forge stronger links.
"We must speak with one voice to advance our interest on trade and economic relations including tourism, climate change, peace and security and other matters of mutual interest."
Zuma also had talks with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam.
The political crisis in Zimbabwe and Madagascar were among the issues discussed by the heads of state.
On Saturday, Zuma had a meeting with UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon, Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
"Zuma called on the UN to continue supporting all efforts aimed at bringing stability to Somalia and other parts of Africa." - Sapa
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