His Excellency Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will on Saturday, 12 June meet with His Excellency Vice President, Mr Joe Biden of the United States of America at Oliver Tambo House the official residence of the Deputy President in Pretoria.
Amongst other issues expected to be discussed during the meeting are matters relating to:
* the strengthening of bilateral relations
* regional and continental issues relating to Zimbabwe and Somalia
* global governance issues relating to the G20, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) candidacy for the non permanent seat, Iran’s nuclear development programme
* middle east process and climate change.
Background
During the visit by the US Secretary of State, Ms Hillary Rodham-Clinton in 2009 the US expressed its commitment to partnering with South Africa in strengthening economic ties as well in areas of rural development and women empowerment, a call initially sounded by US President, Barack Obama during his visit to Ghana on 11 July 2009 which has now become the US policy towards Africa.
Vice President Biden will also watch the United States national team’s match against England in Rustenburg, North West province.
Media are invited for a photo opportunity and brief remarks as follows:
Venue: Brytirion Estate, OR Tambo House
(Use Gate 9 entrance on Church Street to the Presidential Guesthouse)
Time: 09h30
Please note only reporters and photographers who have sent their details will be allowed into the estate.
The following details are required for accreditation: full names, media house and ID or passport number. E-mail Terrence@po.gov.za or sms on 082 3386 707
Issued by: The Presidency
9 June 2010
