Zuma meets Greek orthodox pope

Zuma, flanked by Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe and a delegation from the international relations and cooperation department, welcomed Theodoris II to his official residence Mahlamba Ndlopfu in Pretoria shortly after 3pm.

 

"Thank you very much. We are very happy that you are here," Zuma said.

 

Zuma introduced his delegation ahead of their meeting.

 

Theodoris II, speaking through an interpreter, thanked Zuma for the way he received them and said he was glad to be there.

 

"He blessed you and the house of the presidency. May the peace that God brings always be close to you," he said.

 

"Thank you for your leadership."

 

Zuma and his delegation sat at one side of the large table with Theodoris II and his delegation on the opposite side.

 

Theodoris II said he wanted to raise certain countries with Zuma and had brought the ambassadors from the countries with him.

 

The media was asked to leave so the official meeting could continue.

 

 

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