Programme for the Official Visit to South Africa by German Chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, Pretoria, South Africa 21st - 23rd January 2004

Wednesday, 21st January 2004

17:00 Arrival of participating media for arrival of Chancellor Schröder in South Africa
Venue : Waterkloof Airforce Base
Pretoria

18:00 Arrival of Chancellor Schröder and accompanying delegation in South Africa
Media in attendance
Thursday, 22nd January 2004

08:00 Arrival of participating media for official welcome ceremony at Union Buildings
Venue : Main Entrance
Union Buildings
Pretoria
Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 858 2048

09:00 Chancellor Schröder arrives at Union Buildings
President Mbeki to receive Chancellor Schröder
Official welcome ceremony
Media in attendance

09:10 Bilateral discussions between President Mbeki and Chancellor Schröder

09:30 Arrival of participating media for press conference following bilateral discussions between President Mbeki and Chancellor Schröder
Venue : Media Centre
Amphitheatre, Union Buildings
Pretoria
Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 858 2048
David Hlabane on 082 561 9428

10:30 Press conference

11:45 Chancellor Schröder and delegation to meet with Nelson Mandela Foundation
Contact : Clemens Kroll on 083 250 2411
12:15 Chancellor Schröder to meet with President of COSATU, Willie Madisha

Contact : Clemens Kroll on 083 250 2411

13:00 Chancellor Schröder to participate in working luncheon hosted by German-Southern African Chamber of Commerce and Mvelaphanda Holdings
Contact : Clemens Kroll on 083 250 2411

16:45 Chancellor Schröder to view Daimler Chrysler Art Exhibition
Contact : Clemens Kroll on 083 250 2411

19:15 Arrival of participating media at Presidential Guesthouse for photo opportunity and introductory remarks at official dinner hosted by President Mbeki in honour of Chancellor Schröder
Venue : Presidential Guesthouse
Bryntirion Estate
Pretoria
Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 858 2048

19:50 Chancellor Schröder arrives at the Presidential Guesthouse
To be received by President Mbeki
Photo opportunity

20:00 Official dinner hosted by President Mbeki
Media in attendance for official proceedings
Friday, 23rd January 2004

11:00 Chancellor Schröder to visit Stanza Bopape Community Centre
Contact : Clemens Kroll on 083 250 2411

12:15 Chancellor Schröder to visit Läpple Company
Contact : Clemens Kroll on 083 250 2411

Departure of Chancellor Schröder from South Africa

For further information contact Manusha Pillai on 082 858 2048.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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21 January 2004