Kazakhstan State Visit postponed
The State visit by His Excellency President Nursultan Nazarbayey of the Republic of Kazakhstan which was scheduled to take place tomorrow, 3 December, has been postponed.
A new date for the State Visit will be communicated at a later stage.
The Presidency regrets the inconvenience caused by the postponement.
President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday, 3 December 2013, host President Nursultan Nazarbayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan on a State visit to South Africa.
We wish to invite all media as follows:
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Part one: Union Buildings
- 07h30: Members of the Media arrive at the Union Buildings
- 08h55: President Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives at the Union Buildings and is welcomed by President Zuma
- 09h00: Welcome Ceremony
- 10h00 - 11h00: Official Talks
- 11h15: Signing of Agreements and Joint Press Conference
Part two: Freedom Park
- 11h15: Members of the Media arrive at Freedom Park.
Photo Opportunity
- 11h50: President Zuma arrives at Freedom Park.
- 11h45: President Nazarbayev arrives at Freedom Park.
Photo opportunity
- 12h05 -12h45: Wreath Laying Ceremony and guided tour of Freedom Park.
- 12h55: President Nazarbayev depart Freedom Park
Part three: Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse
- 17h45: Members of the Media arrive at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse
- 19h00: State Banquet in Honour of His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Media in attendance during the Toast Remarks)
Members of the media are invited to submit the following details for accreditation by latest 12h00 on Monday, 2 December 2013: Full names, ID/Passport numbers, name of media house and contact details. These should be sent to Jonas Mashigo, jonas@po.gov.za or Ms Juanique Bowman, bowmanj@dirco.gov.za Enquiries: Mr Nelson Kgwete, +27 76 431 3078
