counterpart
14 January 2009
Pretoria: South African Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
will on Friday, 16 January 2009 hold a bilateral strategic dialogue meeting
with her counterpart from the Peopleâs Republic of China Mr Yang Jiechi in
Kleinmond, Western Cape.
The meeting is held within the context of the strategic partnership between
South Africa and the Peopleâs Republic of China which was launched on 7 January
2008.
It will also offer both countries the opportunity to further discuss a
number of critical issues including amongst others:
* Bilateral political co-operation between South Africa and the Peopleâs
Republic of China, with particular reference to the domestic political and
economic situation in both countries, strategic dialogue, South Africa-China
Bi-national Commission (BNC) and the 10th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
which was celebrated during the course of 2008.
* Bilateral economic co-operation within the context of the Partnership for
Growth and Development (PGD).
* International affairs co-operation, with particular focus on the
co-ordination and co-operation in multilateral relations, including the Forum
on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), peacekeeping on the African continent and
Chinaâs involvement therein.
* Sharing of information on current matters of international concern and
interest.
Enquiries:
Nomfanelo Kota
Cell: 082 459 3787
Media programme for incoming visit by Chinese Foreign Minister
Friday, 16 January 2009
Pretoria
10h00: Arrival of media ahead of photo opportunity on commencement of
courtesy call by Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on President Kgalema
Motlanthe
Venue: Union Buildings West Wing Pretoria (Parking on Government Avenue)
(Please present press cards)
RSVPs:
Terrence Manase
Cell: 082 338 6707
10h30: Courtesy call by Minister Yang on President Motlanthe
Photo opportunity
Western Cape
15h15: Arrival of media ahead of bilateral discussions between Minister
Dlamini Zuma and Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi
Venue: Arabella Sheraton Kleinmond Western Cape
RSVPs:
E-mail: masangod@foreign.gov.za or
pillaim@foreign.gov.za
Please present press cards
Enquiries:
Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 990 4853
David Masango
Cell: 084 502 2830
16h00: Bilateral discussions between Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Yang
Media in attendance for photo opportunity and introductory remarks.
16h15: Arrival of media for joint press conference on conclusion of
discussions between Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Yang
Venue: Arabella Sheraton Kleinmond Western Cape
RSVPs: masangod@foreign.gov.za
or pillaim@foreign.gov.za
Please present press cards
Enquiries:
Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 990 4853
David Masango
Cell: 084 502 2830
17h00: Joint press conference by Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Yang
For more information contact:
Manusha Pillai
Cell: 082 389 3587
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
14 January 2009
