President congratulates South African counterpart, Queen Beatrix

SANA’A, April 25 (Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh sent on Wednesday a congratulations cable to South African President Thabo Mbeki on his country’s celebrations of Freedom Day. In his letter, President Saleh wished the South African people more happiness and stability. South Africa marks annually on April 26 Freedom Day- the country’s national day, which replaced the former regime’s Republic Day following the end of apartheid. On the other hand, Saleh sent a congratulations cable to Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands on the Queen’s Day. YA/AM SABA