5 February 2007
Pretoria: The Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs, Ms Lulu Xingwana,
together with Vice Minister Li Chuangqoing from the People�s Republic of China
today signed four Protocols: the export of table grapes and tobacco from South
Africa to China, and the import of apples and pears from China to South
Africa.
Currently the Chinese inspectors are in the country inspecting South
Africa�s table grape production areas. This will be followed by the arrival of
Chinese inspectors for the inspection of tobacco production areas. In
September, a team of South African experts will visit China for approval of
exports of apples and pears from China. If both sides comply with the required
standards, implementation of the Protocols will be initiated.
For further information, please contact:
Priscilla Tsotso Sehoole
Chief of Communications
Department of Agriculture
Tel: (012) 319 7317
Fax: (012) 319 7858
Cell: 083 452 5743
Issued by: Department of Agriculture
5 February 2007
