Advisory Former Mozambique President Chissano to meet former Madagascar President Ravalomanana

Mediator of the Madagascar talks, former Mozambique President Joachim Chissano is meeting the ousted Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana in Sandton, Gauteng as part of the peace negotiation process on Madagascar.

Media is invited as follows:

Date: 12 July 2009

Time: 19h00 Photo opportunity and press briefing before commencement of meeting.     
     
Press briefing at the conclusion of talks.  
           
Venue: Sandton Sun Hotel, 6th floor, meeting room.

Contact Person: Nthabiseng Ramatshela on 082 675 0893
                              Department of International Relations and Cooperation

                              Balosang Sanki Lerefolo on 082 836 8703
                              GCIS

Issued by Nomfanelo Kota on 082 549 3787

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Private Bag x 152
Pretoria
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12 July 2009