On Wednesday, 6 May 2015, the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Honourable Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula MP, will officially open the 9th Ministerial Session of the RSA-Zimbabwe Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security (JPCDS). The ministerial session will be preceded by a preparatory meeting of Senior Officials convened on 4-5th May 2015. Zimbabwe and South Africa meet annually under the auspices of the Joint permanent Commission on Defence and Security (JPCDS).
The two countries share very strong relations which have been maintained since 1994 when bilateral relations between them were normalised. Subsequently, the countries have signed 27 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and Agreements.
Accordingly, the signing of the agreements has necessitated regular interaction between various South African Government Departments and Zimbabwean Ministries including exchanges between the Cabinet ministers of the two countries.
As members of the SADC region, South Africa and Zimbabwe continue to play a constructive role in ensuring peace, security, stability and prosperity in the region. In addition, the two countries meet on an annual basis to discuss common challenges faced by both countries in areas of defence and security as well as to propose solutions to the challenges.
Media is invited as follows:
Part 1: Opening of Ministerial Session Photo Opportunity
Date: 6 May 2015
Time: 9h00
Venue: The Emerald Resort and Casino, 777 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark
GPS Coordinates: S 26° 44'31.933 E 27° 51'27.586
Part 2: Media briefing
Date: 6 May 2015
Time: 13h00
Venue: The Emerald Resort and Casino, 777 Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark
Enquiries:
Joy Nonzukiso Peter
Cell: 082 99 00 407
