Minister Dlamini Zuma arrives in Côte D'Ivoire ahead of the International Working Group Meeting on Côte D'Ivoire

Abidjan - South African Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma today, Wednesday 15 February arrived in Abidjan where she will lead the South African government delegation, including Deputy Director-General Ambassador Duarte, to the fourth Meeting of the International Working Group on Côte D'Ivoire scheduled for Friday, 17 February 2006.

Minister Dlamini Zuma's participation on the International Working Group Meeting comes within the context of the mandate bestowed on South African President Thabo Mbeki by the African Union and the UN to create the conditions for a political resolution of the situation in Côte D'Ivoire.

The fourth session of the International Working Group is expected to consider reports from Prime Minister Charles Konan Banny and the African Union appointed mediation team while also assessing progress in the implementation of the Roadmap.

Minister Dlamini Zuma is expected to return to South Africa on Saturday, 18 February 2006.

Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853

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15 February 2006

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