"As South Africans, we have seen the value of sport in the last 17 years of freedom and democracy. It has been an important tool of building patriotism, social cohesion and unity." he said.
Zuma added that sport had also brought "enormous" economic benefits to South Africa.
"We hope therefore that Durban 2011 will advance the ultimate goal of the Olympic movement, to build a peaceful and better world through sport," SAPA reported him saying.
On July 6 the IOC will announce the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
The contenders -- Munich in Germany, Annecy in France and Pyeongchang in South Korea - have been campaigning in Durban and will make presentations on the morning of July 6.
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