President Mbeki departs for China ahead China-Africa Co-operation Summit

Beijing - South African President Thabo Mbeki will today Thursday 2 November 2006 depart for Beijing, China ahead of the Forum on China-Africa (FOCAC) Summit of Heads of State and Government scheduled from Saturday - Sunday 4-5 November 2006. The Summit is held under the banner "Friendship, Peace, Co-operation and Development".

President Mbeki will be supported by Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Mandisi Mpahlwa. President Mbeki and his delegation will participate in this Summit within the context of South Africa's commitment to consolidate the African agenda and the developmental agenda of the South.

Minister Dlamini Zuma is today, Thursday 2 November scheduled to hold bilateral political, economic and trade discussions with her Chinese counterpart Minister Li Zhaoxing.

On Friday 3 November, Minister Dlamini Zuma will lead the South African delegation to the Ministerial segment of the China-Africa Forum as part of preparations for the Summit of Heads of State and Government.

The China-Africa Forum provides a platform for collective dialogue and multilateral cooperation, concentrating on issues of economic and social development.

Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853

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2 November 2006

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