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UK Minister welcomes Zanzibar referendum outcome

Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham welcomes decision by voters to pave way for coalition government.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Henry Bellingham
• Published: 2 August 2010

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Speaking following the referendum on 31 July. Mr Bellingham said:

“I welcome the decision by the voters of Zanzibar to pave the way for a coalition government in Zanzibar after the October elections. We congratulate President Karume and CUF Secretary General Seif Hamad for their historic work to overcome decades of political confrontation in Zanzibar, and commend President Kikwete’s vision and efforts over the years to achieve this end.

We wish Zanzibar every success as it continues down the road of political partnership.”

Published 2 August 2010