Programme for the First Session of the SA-Mali Joint Commission of Co-operation (JCC), 10 - 11 August 2004

TUESDAY 10 AUGUST 2004

08:15 Arrival of media representatives for photo-opportunity

08:30 Bilateral meeting between Minister Dlamini Zuma and Minister Ouane.

Venue: East Wing, Union Buildings

09:40 Arrival of media representatives

10:00 Plenary opening ceremony of the 1st session of the South Africa-Mali Joint
Commission of Co-operation (JCC).

To be attended by all South African & Malian government ministers & officials participating in the session. (open to media representatives).

Venue: Sheraton Hotel,
Pretoria

Order of proceedings:

• Opening remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa and co-chairperson of the JCC, H.E. Dr N C Dlamini Zuma. (open to media)
• Opening remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Co-operation of the Republic of Mali and co-chairperson of the JCC, H.E. Mr Moctar Ouane. (open to media)

11:00 Tea/coffee

WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST 2004

15:40 Arrival of media representatives

16:00 Closing ceremony of the 1st session of the SA-Mali Joint Commission of
Co-operation (JCC).

Venue: Presidential Guest House, Pretoria

Order of proceedings:

• Closing remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa and co-chairperson of the JCC, H.E. Dr N C Dlamini Zuma. (open to media)
• Closing remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Co-operation of the Republic of Mali and co-chairperson of the JCC, H.E. Mr Moctar Ouane.(open to media)
• Media conference.

For more information contact:

• Hugo Lambrechts @ 0 83 380 7309
• Vicky Maharaj @ 083 443 5702