The Department Environmental Affairs will be hosting a high level Belgian economic mission presided over by HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium on board the SA Agulhas II in Cape Town. The Princess will be accompanied by representatives of HM The King of Belgium and a number of Belgian cabinet ministers.
The Princess and the delegation will tour the SA Agulhas II and also witness the signing of a Letter of Intent to enhance collaboration between the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) and the International Polar Foundation (IPF). SANAP and IPF continue to work together in conducting scientific research aimed at increase understanding of the natural environment and life in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean through appropriate science and technology.
Members of the media are invited to the visit are requested to RSVP with their full names, contact details and ID numbers on/before Wednesday 23 October.
Details of the visit are as follows:
Date: Friday, 25 October 2013
Time: 11h00
Venue: East Pier Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
To RSVP, contact:
Ernest Mulibana
Cell: 082 263 7372
Tel: 021 405 4939
Email: EMulibana@environment.gov.za
Sivuyile Ngaba
Cell: 083 958 4663
Tel: 021 441 2788
Email: SNgaba@environment.gov.za
For media enquiries:
Zolile Nqayi
Cell: 082 898 6483
