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2nd IBSA Summit Programme and Logistical Information
UPDATED PROGRAMME
2nd IBSA Summit and related events
TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2007
Sandton Convention Centre
*Academic Seminar (cont):
Venue : Ball room 2
*Business Seminar (cont):
IBSA business delegates
Venue : Ball room 1
*Women’s Forum (cont):
Venue : Breakaway room
*Parliamentary Forum:
Venue : Breakaway room
19h30 Arrival of media ahead of cultural presentation to IBSA Heads of State and Government
Venue: Ball room 3
Sandton Convention Centre
(Accreditation required)
(Parking for own cost)
Contact: Matshepo Seedat on 083 228 5041
20h00 Cultural event to entertain the three Heads of State and Government
ARRIVAL OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT
OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
16h00 Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Venue: OR Tambo International Airport
International Arrival Terminal
- Please RSVP
- Please present press cards and positive identification
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Arrival of Prime Minister Singh
Prime Minister Singh to be received by Minister Thoko Didiza
19h30 Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of Brazilian President Lula Da Silva
Venue: OR Tambo International Airport
International Arrival Terminal
- Please RSVP
- Please present press cards and positive identification
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Arrival of President Lula
President Lula to be received by Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa
WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2007
MINISTERIAL DISCUSSIONS
07h30 Arrival of media ahead of photo opportunity and introductory remarks on commencement of IBSA Ministerial Discussions
Venue: First Floor East Wing
Union Buildings
Pretoria
(Media to arrive through Government Avenue)
(Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
08h00 Commencement of IBSA Ministerial Trilateral Discussions
Media in attendance
IBSA SUMMIT
08h15 Briefing to media regarding arrangements for the day in the Media Centre at the Sheraton Hotel on Church Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
08h30 Accredited media to depart from Sheraton Hotel on Church Street, Arcadia, Pretoria for Presidential Guesthouse
09h30 Heads of State and Government from India and Brazil arrive at Presidential Guesthouse
To be received by President Mbeki
Photo opportunity (for videographers and photographers only)
10h00 Opening plenary of IBSA Summit
Media in attendance for opening remarks and photo opportunity
(Pool arrangement: 10 media representatives from each side)
12h30 All accredited media to depart from Sheraton Hotel on Church Street, Arcadia, Pretoria for Presidential Guesthouse
13h30 Closing plenary and signing of agreements
(Pool arrangement: 10 media representatives from each side)
14h00 Joint Press Conference
All media to attend
Other Logistical Matters
Transportation
Departure from Sheraton for Presidential Guesthouse for the opening plenary:
08h30 for 10h00
Departure from Sheraton for Presidential Guesthouse for concluding press conference:
12h30 for 14h00
Media will not have access to the guesthouse unless transported in the Shuttles from the Sheraton Hotel
Accreditation
Accreditation will be available on Level 3 of the Sandton Convention Centre: the centre will be operational from 12-16 October from 08h00 to 17h00 each day.
All media covering any of the IBSA events must be accredited.
Media Centre
Media centre available at Sandton Convention Centre
Media centre available at Sheraton Hotel on Church Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
Internet enabled computers will be available.
For further information please contact:
- Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
- Matshepo Seedat on 083 228 5041
Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
15 October 2007
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