Programme for the Working Visit to South Africa by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, Ramon Gil-Casares, Pretoria, South Africa, 2 - 3 February 2004

Monday, 2nd February 2004

14:00 Arrival of participating media for opening session of bilateral discussions

Venue : CSIR Convention Centre
South Gate, Meiring Naude Road
Brummeria
Pretoria

Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 858 2048

14:30 Bilateral discussions between Deputy Ministers Aziz Pahad and Ramon Gil-Casares

Media in attendance for introductory remarks

Photo opportunity

Tuesday, 3rd February 2004

10:30 Arrival of participating media for closing statements, signing ceremony and press conference following bilateral discussions between Deputy Ministers Aziz Pahad and Ramon Gil-Casares

Venue : CSIR Convention Centre
South Gate, Meiring Naude Road
Pretoria

Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 858 2048

11:00 Closing statement by Deputy Minister Gil-Casares

Closing statement by Deputy Minister Pahad

Signing of bilateral agreement on Co-operation in the Fields of Arts and Culture by Deputy Ministers Brigitte Sonjica and Ramon Gil-Casares

Press conference to be addressed by Deputy Ministers Pahad and Gil-Casares

For further information contact Manusha Pillai on 082 858 2048.

Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001

1 February 2004