Media Programme for State Visit to South Africa of Indonesian President Susolo Bambang Yudhoyono, Monday 17 March 2008

Monday 17 March 2008

09h30 Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Venue:Union Buildings
Pretoria

(Please RSVP)
(Please present press cards)

Contact: Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251
Nthabiseng Rantao on 082 570 5503
Xolani Malawana on 084 508 5833

10h30  Arrival of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
To be received by President Thabo Mbeki

Media in attendance

10h55 Official photo opportunity

11h00 Bilateral discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

11h00 Arrival of media ahead of signing ceremony and joint press conference by President Thabo Mbeki and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Venue: Media Centre, Union Buildings
Pretoria
                       
Contact: Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251
Nthabiseng Rantao on 082 570 5503
Xolani Malawana on 084 508 5833

12h20 Signing ceremony

Joint press conference by President Thabo Mbeki and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

18h00 Media arrive for photo opportunity ahead of Official Banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Venue :  Presidential Guesthouse
Pretoria

(Please RSVP)
(Please present press cards)

Contact: Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251
Nthabiseng Rantao on 082 570 5503
Xolani Malawana on 084 508 5833

19h30 State Banquet hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Media in attendance for photo opportunity and toast remarks

For further information contact: Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251
Nthabiseng Rantao on 082 570 5503
Xolani Malawana on 084 508 5833

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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17 February 2008