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Media Programme for State Visit to South Africa by French President Nicholas Sarkozy, Thursday 28 – Friday 29 February 2008
Thursday 28 February 2008
Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of French President Nicholas Sarkozy in South Africa
Venue: Cape Town International Airport
VIP Lounge
International Arrival Terminal
- Please RSVP
- Please present press cards and positive identification
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Arrival of President Nicholas Sarkozy
09h30 Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of President Nicholas Sarkozy
Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town
(Please RSVP)
(Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707
10h30 Arrival of President Nicholas Sarkozy
To be received by President Thabo Mbeki
Media in attendance
Bilateral discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and President Nicholas Sarkozy
11h00 Arrival of media ahead of signing ceremony and joint press conference by Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Nicholas Sarkozy
Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town
(Please RSVP)
Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707
12h00 Signing ceremony
Joint Press Conference by Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Nicholas Sarkozy
14h15 President Sarkozy to address Joint Sitting of Parliament
Programme to be advised
19h00 Media arrive for photo opportunity ahead of Official Banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of President Nicholas Sarkozy
Venue : Tuynhuys
Cape Town
(Please RSVP)
(Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
19h30 State Banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of President Sarkozy
Media in attendance for photo opportunity and toast remarks
Friday 29 February 2008
08h00 Media arrive ahead of South Africa – France Business Forum to be attended by Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Nicholas Sarkozy
Venue: BOE Conference Centre
Cape Town
(Please RSVP)
(Please present press cards)
Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Bongani Lukhele on 083 291 8689
09h00 Presidents Mbeki and Sarkozy to participate in South Africa – France Business Forum
Order of Proceedings
- Welcome Remarks by Minister Mpahlwa
- Presentation of the outcomes of the Business Forum by Mr Motsepe, Chairman of the Business Unity South Africa and Ms Lauvergeon, Chief Executive Officer, AREVA
- Discussions
- Signing of Agreements by Business
- Closing Remarks by President Sarkozy
- Closing Remarks by President Mbeki
12h00 President Sarkozy to visit Robben Island
For further information contact Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
26 February 2008
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