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December 6, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Web site, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said today South Africa Nelson Mandela, the former President passed away answering a reporter's question. Hong Lei pointed out that Mr Mandela is an old friend of the Chinese people, for in the South made a historic contribution to the establishment and development of the relationship between them. Expressed his profound condolences over the death of Mr Mandela, South Africa Government and people and express our sincere condolences to the families of Mr Mandela.

Hong Lei, said Mr Mandela was South Africa famous leaders in the struggle against apartheid, new South Africa founder, world-famous distinguished statesman. He was not only South Africa people honored as "father", also won the reverence and affection of the peoples of the world.

(Original title: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Mandela mourned the old friend of the Chinese people on the death of his table)

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December 06, 2013 China News Network
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外交部：曼德拉是中国人民老朋友 对其逝世哀悼|曼德拉|外交部|老朋友_新闻资讯

　　中新网12月6日电 据外交部网站消息，外交部发言人洪磊今日就南非前总统曼德拉逝世答记者问。洪磊指出，曼德拉先生是中国人民的老朋友，为中南关系的建立和发展作出了历史性贡献。对曼德拉先生的逝世表示沉痛哀悼，向南非政府和人民以及曼德拉先生的家属表示诚挚慰问。

　　洪磊表示，曼德拉先生是南非反种族隔离斗争的著名领袖、新南非的缔造者，也是享誉世界的卓越政治家。他不仅被南非人民尊为“国父”，也赢得世界各国人民的崇敬和爱戴。

（原标题：外交部：曼德拉是中国人民老朋友 对其逝世表哀悼）

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2013年12月06日08:18
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