counterpart from Czech Republic
4 June 2007
South African Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad will on Tuesday, 5 June
2007, hold bilateral political and economic discussions with his counterpart
from the Czech Republic, Deputy Foreign Minister Helena Bambasova. Deputy
Minister Pahad will hold discussions with Deputy Minister Bambasova with a view
to the consolidation and strengthening of bilateral political, economic and
trade relations with the Czech Republic.
Issues on the agenda of discussions between Deputy Ministers Pahad and
Bambasova are expected to include, among others:
* the status of bilateral political, economic and trade relations between South
Africa and the Czech Republic including developments in relations since the
visit of President Prof Václav Klaus to South Africa in December 2006
* a briefing by Deputy Minister Pahad on developments in Africa including peace
keeping and conflict resolution
* the situation in the Middle East with reference to the 40th anniversary of
the occupation by Israel of Palestinian territories on 5 June
* the comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council and South
Africa's tenure of the non-permanent seat 2007-2008. Deputy Minister Bambasova,
will use the opportunity to lobby for South Africa's support for the Czech
Republic's candidature as a non-permanent member of the United Nations (UN)
Security Council for 2008/2009.
Media programme for visit to South Africa by Deputy Foreign Minister of
Czech Republic Helena Bambasova
Date: Tuesday, 5 June 2007
10h30: Arrival of media ahead of photo opportunity on commencement of
discussions between Deputy Ministers Aziz Pahad and Helena Bambasova
17th Floor, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town
11h00: Deputy Ministers Aziz Pahad and Helena Bambasova to hold bilateral
political and economic discussions
Photo opportunity
11h30: Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by Deputy Ministers
Pahad and Helena Bambasova on conclusion of discussions
Venue: Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town
12h00: Joint press conference
For further information, contact:
Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 389 3587
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
4 June 2007
