27 June 2007
A delegation from France's Ile-de-France region, led by President Jean-Paul
Huchon, will be visiting Gauteng from 30 June to 3 July 2007.
During the visit, President Huchon and his delegation will meet with Premier
Mbhazima Shilowa and the Gauteng Executive Council on 2 July. Discussions will
focus on strengthening the existing twinning agreement between Gauteng and
Ile-de-France.
Shilowa and Huchon signed a co-operation agreement on 4 December 2001 to
strengthen the bond of friendship and co-operation between Gauteng and
Ile-de-France.
In terms of the agreement, the two regions co-operate on mutually beneficial
matters with a specific focus on the areas of public transport, economic
development, social services and health, education and professional training,
and the environment.
This visit is aimed at further strengthening relations between the two
regions and to identify further areas for co-operation.
The region of Ile-de-France, whose heart is Paris, boasts the highest skills
profile in France, has an efficient public transport system and an excellent
telecommunications network.
The Ile-de-France delegation will visit various institutions in Gauteng
during their stay.
All media are invited to a media doorstop and photo opportunity on Monday, 2
July at 09h00 at the Office of the Premier.
Media doorstop details:
Date: Monday, 2 July 2007
Time: 09h00
Venue: Office of the Premier, 30 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg
Media that would like to attend should please contact Mpho Pooe on 011 355
6196 to arrange for parking.
For more information contact:
Annette Griessel
Tel: 011 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Issued by: Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government
27 June 2007
