Media Programme for the Official Visit to South Africa by Prime Minster of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Phan Van Khai, Monday, 22 - Thursday, 25 November 2004

Monday, 22 November 2004

05:15 Arrival of participating media for photo opportunity on arrival of Prime Minister Phan Van Khai in South Africa
(please present media cards on arrival)
Venue: Waterkloof Airforce Base
Waterkloof
Pretoria
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3597

06:00 Arrival of Prime Minister Phan Van Khai
To be received by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sue van der Merwe

Media in attendance

09:00 Arrival of participating media for official welcome ceremony on arrival of Prime Minister Phan Van Khai
(please present media cards on arrival)
Venue: West Wing, Union Buildings
Pretoria
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3597
David Hlabane on 082 561 9428

10:00 Arrival of Prime Minister Phan Van Khai at the Union Buildings
To be received by President Thabo Mbeki
Media in attendance

10:10 Bilateral discussions between President Mbeki and Prime Minister Phan Van Khai
Tuesday, 23 November 2004


10:00 Prime Minister Phan Van Khai to meet with Joyce Kgoali, Chairman of the National Council of Provinces, NCOP

Venue: Parliament
Cape Town
Contact: Sumaya Fortune on 083 565 1877
Mr Hang on 072 355 0297

11:00 Prime Minister Phan Van Khai to meet with Baleka Mbete, Speaker of the National Assembly
Venue: Parliament
Cape Town
Contact: Sumaya Fortune on 083 565 1877
Mr Hang on 072 355 0297

13:00 Prime Minister Phan Van Khai to visit Robben Island
Contact: Mr Hang on 072 355 0297
Mr Song on 082 343 3484
Wednesday, 24 November 2004

10:00 Prime Minister Phan Van Khai to address meeting of the Chambers of Commerce of South Africa and Vietnam
Venue: Conference Centre
Sheraton
Pretoria
Contact: Mr Hang on 072 355 0297
Mr Song on 082 343 3484

12:00 Arrival of participating media for photo opportunity on arrival of Prime Minister Phan Van Khai
(please present media cards on arrival)
Venue: West Wing, Union Buildings
Pretoria
Contact: David Hlabane on 082 561 9428
Hugo Lambrechts on 083 380 7309

13:00 Arrival of Prime Minister Phan Van Khai at the Union Buildings
Media in attendance

13:00 Bilateral discussions between President Mbeki and Prime Minister Phan Van Khai

13:30 Arrival of participating media for signing ceremony and press conference on conclusion of bilateral discussions between President Mbeki and Prime Minister Phan Van Khai
(please present media cards on arrival)
Venue: Media Centre
West Wing, Union Buildings
Pretoria
Contact: David Hlabane on 082 561 9428
Hugo Lambrechts on 083 380 7309

14:30 Signing Ceremony
Press Conference

18:30 Arrival of participating media for remarks by President Mbeki and Prime Minister Phan Van Khai ahead of official dinner hosted by President Mbeki in honour of Prime Minister Phan Van Khai
Venue: Presidential Guesthouse
Bryntirion Estate
(Enter through Gate 9 on Church Street)
Pretoria
Contact: David Hlabane on 082 561 9428
Hugo Lambrechts on 083 380 7309

19:00 Dinner hosted by President Mbeki in honour of Prime Minister Phan Van Khai
Media in attendance for toasts

For further information contact
· Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
· David Hlabane on 082 561 9428
· Hugo Lambrechts on 083 380 7309
Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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21 November 2004