Mamadou Tandja ahead of visit to Germany
6 July 2006
South African Foreign Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, will today
Thursday, 6 July 2006, pay a courtesy call on the President of Niger, President
Mamadou Tandja in Niamey, Niger.
Minister Dlamini Zuma was part of a South African government delegation, led
by President Thabo Mbeki on a state visit to Niger to consolidate political and
economic bilateral relations with the West African country, within the context
of the consolidation of the African Developmental Agenda.
Upon completion of the State visit by President Thabo Mbeki on 5 July 2006,
Minister Dlamini Zuma was directed by President Thabo Mbeki to remain behind in
Niger to finalise discussions with President Mamadou Tandja.
On conclusion of the visit to Niger today, Minister Dlamini Zuma will
proceed to Germany ahead of the official visit and the unveiling of the 2010
World Cup Emblem by President Thabo Mbeki. President Mbeki's delegation to
Germany is also expected to include Mrs Zanele Mbeki, Ministers Makhenkesi
Stofile and Sydney Mufamadi and is scheduled for 7 to 9 July 2006. President
Thabo Mbeki is expected in Germany on Friday, 7 July 2006.
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
6 July 2006
Source: SAPA
