The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson will sign a statement of intent with her Argentine counterpart, Mr Norberto Yauhar, on Thursday, 6 June 2013 in Pretoria.
The primary aim of the agreement is to strengthen agricultural development and cooperation between the countries and to promote cooperation at a technical, operational and policy level in a number of fields.
South Africa and Argentina have an extensive relationship in the field of agriculture. To date, Argentina has signed numerous agreements with our country. The signing of Thursday’s statement of agreement will further enhance cooperation between the two countries.
The media is invited to a press briefing after the signing.
Signing invite details:
Date: Thursday, 6 April 2013
Time: 12h00
Physical address:
Agricultural Research Council, 1134 Park Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
GPS coordinates:
S 25° 44' 55. 8" E 28° 14' 14. 0"
Employment statistics demonstrated an employment growth of 54 000 in agriculture during the first quarter of 2013. The majority of this growth was identified in the rural areas situated in the Eastern Cape and Free State.
For RSVP and further information please contact:
Palesa Mokomele
Spokesperson for the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tel: 012 319 7876 (PTA)
Fax: 012 319 6681 (PTA)
Tel: 021 467 4502 (CPT)
Fax: 021 465 6550 (CPT)
Cell: 082 904 1908
E-mail: PalesaM@daff.gov.za
