Republic of South Africa
19 September 2006
The honourable Minister of National Defence of Tunisia, Mr Kamel Morjane,
paid an official visit to South Africa at the invitation of South Africa's
Minister of Defence, honourable Mosiuoa Lekota.
During the visit, Minister Morjane co-chaired with Minister Lekota the
Ministerial session of the South Africa/Tunisia Joint Military Committee (JMC)
meeting held in Cape Town on 18 and 19 September 2006.
The meeting, which was conducted in a cordial and friendly atmosphere,
discussed among others co-operation between the two countries on various
defence matters including the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field
of peace support missions, training and re-skilling of military personnel.
The two Ministers agreed to keep close contact and to consult with each
other on issues of mutual concern.
The meeting also discussed the security situation in Africa particularly in
the South African Development Community (SADC) region. It further discussed the
involvement of South Africa and Tunisia in efforts to end conflicts in certain
parts of the region, the continent and the rest of the world.
Both parties agreed that the South Africa/Tunisia Joint Military Committee
should meet alternately in Tunisia and South Africa, every 24 months.
Enquiries:
Sam Mkhwanazi
Cell: 083 628 0858
Issued by: Department of Defence
19 September 2006
Source: Department of Defence (http://www.dod.mil.za)
