Media Programme for Official Visit to South Africa by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, 21 - 22 June 2006

Wednesday, 21 June 2006

TBC Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of Premier Wen Jiabao

Venue: VIP Lounge
(between Domestic and International Terminals)
Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town

(Accreditation required)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

Arrival of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

Media in attendance for photo opportunity

14h00 Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at Tuynhuys

Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town

(Accreditation required)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
David Hlabane on 082 561 9428

14h45 Arrival of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

To be received by President Thabo Mbeki

Media in attendance

Bilateral discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

16h00 Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by President Thabo Mbeki and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town

(Accreditation required)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
David Hlabane on 082 561 9428

16h50 Signing of Agreements

Joint press conference

17h50 Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to hold discussions with Speaker of the National Parliament Baleka Mbete and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Mninwe Johannes Mahlangu

19h30 Media arrive for photo opportunity ahead of official dinner hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

20h00 Official dinner hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

Media in attendance for photo opportunity and toast remarks

Thursday, 22 June 2006

08h00 Premier Wen Jiabao to hold discussions with CEO of Sasol, Pat Davis

09h00 Premier Wen Jiabao to hold discussions with CEO of NEPAD, Prof Firmino Mucavele

09h25 Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to pay courtesy call on Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao

09h45 Premier Wen Jiabao and Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to co-host China - South Africa Business Co-operation Forum

Venue: International Convention Centre
Cape Town

(Accreditation required)

Contact: Wang Yue on 083 554 3418

NOTE

MEDIA WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO THE EVENTS UNLESS ACCREDITATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
TO THIS END, PLEASE RESPOND TO MYSELF:
Pillaim@foreign.gov.za
082 389 3587
with your
NAME
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CLOSING DATE FOR ACCREDITATION:
SUNDAY, 18 JUNE 2006

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Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
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Tshwane
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14 June 2006