Media Programme for Incoming Venezuela State Visit, Monday 01 – Wednesday 03 September 2008

Monday 01 September 2008

TBC Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez in South Africa

Venue: OR Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg

(Parking for own cost)
(Please RSVP)

Contact: Xolani Malawana on 084 508 5833
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

Arrival of President Chavez

Media in attendance


Tuesday 02 September 2008

Official welcome ceremony in honour of President Hugo Chávez

10h00 Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of President Hugo Chávez

Venue: Union Buildings, Pretoria

Contact: Xolani Malawana on 084 508 5833
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

11h00 Official welcome ceremony in honour of President Hugo Chávez

President Chávez to be received by President Thabo Mbeki

Media in attendance

Bilateral Discussions between Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Hugo Chávez

11h30 Bilateral Discussions between Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Hugo Chávez

Media in attendance for opening remarks by Presidents Mbeki and Chávez

13h00 Arrival of media ahead of signing ceremony and joint press conference by Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Hugo Chávez on conclusion of discussions

Venue: Media Centre, Union Buildings
Pretoria

Contact: Xolani Malawana on 084 508 5833
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

13h40 Signing ceremony and joint press briefing by President Mbeki and President Chávez

South Africa – Venezuela Business Forum

14h45 Arrival of media ahead of the start of the Business Forum

Venue: Sheraton Hotel
Corner Church and Wessels Streets
Pretoria

Contact:  Nuraan Alli on 083 415 2780
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

15h30 Commencement of the Business Forum

Media in attendance

Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to pay courtesy call on President Hugo Chávez

16h30 Media to arrive for photo opportunity ahead of courtesy call by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on President Hugo Chávez

Venue: Sheraton Hotel
Corner Church and Wessels Streets

Contact:  Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

17h00 Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka pays courtesy call on President Chávez

Photo opportunity

President Mbeki to host State Banquet in honour of President Chávez

19h00 Arrival of media for toast remarks and photo opportunity ahead of State Banquet hosted in honour of President Chávez

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

(Please RSVP)

Contact: Xolani Malawana on 084 508 5833
Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707

19h30 Commencement of State Banquet in honour of President Chávez

Media in attendance for photo opportunity and opening remarks.

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs

Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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31 August 2008