9 March 2007
Conakry: South African Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will later
today, Friday, 9 March concludes her visit to Guinea Conakry where she held
bilateral political discussion with her counterpart and was briefed on current
political developments by both the President and Prime Minister of Guinea
Conakry.
Minister Dlamini Zuma held bilateral political and economic discussions with
Guinea Conakry Foreign Minister Mamadou Conte within the context of the
existing Joint Bilateral Commission aimed at regulating political, economic and
cultural links between South Africa and Guinea Conakry.
In addition, Minister Dlamini Zuma was briefed on current political
developments in Guinea Conakry following unrest which had engulfed the country
in the past few weeks. In this regard, Minister Dlamini Zuma held discussions
with Guinea Conakry's President and Prime Minister.
Minister Dlamini Zuma is expected to return to South Africa on Saturday, 10
March 2007 ahead of the scheduled working visit next week to Saudi Arabia by
President Thabo Mbeki.
For further information, please contact:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
9 March 2007
