Media Programme for the 5th SA-DRC Binational Commission, Wednesday 2 – Thursday 3 April 2008

Wednesday 2 April 2008

10h00 Arrival of media for photo opportunity and introductory remarks on commencement of opening plenary of the SA-DRC Binational Commission

Venue: Sheraton Hotel
Church Street
Pretoria

(Parking for own cost)

(Please RSVP)

(Please present press cards)

Contact: Xolani Malawana on 084 508 5833
David Masango on 083 279 7520

10h30 Opening session of South Africa – DRC Ministerial Meeting

Media in attendance for opening remarks by Acting Foreign Minister Zola Skweyiya and Minister Mbusa Nyamwisi of the DRC



Thursday 3 April 2008

10:30 Arrival of media for photo opportunity ahead of South Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo ministers’ meeting

Venue: Presidential Guesthouse
Bryntirion Estate
Church Street (Enter through Gate 9)
Pretoria

(Please RSVP)

(Please present press cards)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

11h00 SA and DRC Ministers meet to finalise reports to Presidents

14h30  Arrival of media ahead of HEADS OF STATE opening plenary of South Africa – DRC BNC

Venue: Presidential Guesthouse
Bryntirion Estate
Church Street (Enter through Gate 9)
Pretoria

(Please RSVP)

(Please present press cards)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

15h30 Heads of State -Opening Plenary of South Africa – DRC BNC

Remarks by President Thabo Mbeki
Remarks by President Laurent Kabila

Media in attendance

17h30 Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by Presidents Mbeki and Kabila on conclusion of South Africa – DRC BNC

Venue: Presidential Guesthouse
Bryntirion Estate
Church Street (Enter through Gate 9)
Pretoria

(Please RSVP)

(Please present press cards)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

18h30 Joint press briefing by President Mbeki and President Kabila

For further information contact Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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01 April 2008