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New Mosque a Symbol of Good Relations With Turkey : Zuma
A model of the Nizamiye complex in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, which includes what is said to be the biggest mosque in southern Africa.
The construction of a new mosque, the largest in the southern hemisphere, is symbolic of growing relations between South Africa and Turkey, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.
We're happy about this development because it builds on the diplomatic and economic relationship with Turkey."
The mosque was built by Turkish businessman Orhan Celik.
"(The mosque) completes our effort to advance our values of religious harmony as approved by our Constitution," Zuma said.
He was speaking at the opening of the Nizamiye Complex.
The official opening was attended by Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel, and a trade delegation from Turkey, which included that country's minister of economic development.