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
0001
31 August 2008
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