London
28 May 2006
South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, supported by Deputy
Foreign Minister Sue van der Merwe, will pay a working visit to Scotland and
London in the United Kingdom scheduled from Monday â Wednesday, 29-31 May
2006.
Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcukaâs visit to the United Kingdom comes within
the context of South Africaâs priority to ensure a faster and shared economic
growth whilst building partnerships to ensure the success of South Africaâs
Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative (AsgiSA) and Joint Initiative for
Priority Skills Transfer (JIPSA).
Scotland
On Monday, 29 May 2006 Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka will address the
International Press Institute (IPI) World Congress and 55th General Assembly on
"The Year We left Behind."
London
On Tuesday, 30 May 2006 Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka will present a keynote
address at a Reuters' "Newsmaker" breakfast, hosted by Naill FitzGerald
Non-Executive Chairperson of Reuters and member of President Mbekiâs
International Investment Council.
Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka is expected to focus on prospects for
economic growth in South Africa.
Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka is also expected to be a guest of honour at a
luncheon for Cape Diamonds plc London Stock Exchange listing since it was
admitted to the London Stock Exchangeâs Alternative Investment Market (AIM) on
26 May 2006.
Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka and Deputy Minister van der Merwe are
expected to return to South Africa on Wednesday, 31 May 2006.
Enquiries: Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
28 May 2006
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