Statement on Minister Dlamini Zuma's Visit to Germany

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma departs South Africa today, Tuesday 22 April for Berlin Germany where she is expected to address the Annual South Africa-German Women in Dialogue Conference on Thursday 24 April 2003.

The Conference, organised by the South African mission in Germany, is aimed at building upon the excellent bilateral political, economic and cultural relations between South Africa and Germany whilst strengthening the bonds of friendship and ties between women of the two countries.

The Conference organised under the theme "Development through Women" is expected to address the role of women in development as well as progress and challenges facing women in the areas of gender equality in the two countries.

A range of organisations from the German civil society including federal and provincial parliamentarians, trade unions, political parties, government, NGO's and high profile German women are expected to attend the Conference.

The Berlin Conference on Thursday 24 April will lay a basis for the Second SA-German Women Dialogue Conference scheduled for Pretoria, South Africa on 7 August 2003.

For more information contact Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853
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22 April 2003