Bolivia
17 July 2006
South African Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Pahad is currently in
Bolivia leading a South African delegation as a follow-up visit to President
Evo Morales's visit to South Africa, earlier this year. Minister Pahad 's
delegation includes Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete, Minister
of Minerals and Energy, Ms Buyelwa Sonjica, Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs
and Justice and Constitutional Development Ms Sue van der Merwe and Adv.Johnny
de Lange, respectively
The visit to Bolivia comes within the context of South Africa's commitment
to strengthening bilateral political, economic and trade relations between the
two countries
President Morales visited South Africa early this year, shortly after his
electoral victory, where he held discussions with President Thabo Mbeki on a
wide range of political and economic issues.
In this regard the delegation will explore co-operation in the following
areas:
* co-ordination of the work of the Presidencies of the two countries
* co-operation and sharing of experiences in the workings of Constitutional
Assemblies
* sharing of experiences on minerals and energy policies.
The delegation will return to South Africa on 20 July 2006.
Media enquiries:
Nomfanelo Kota:
Cell: 082 459 3787
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
17 July 2006
