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
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26 February 2008

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