State Visit by President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete of Tanzania to the Republic of South Africa
South African President, HE Jacob Zuma will receive President of Tanzania, HE
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete on a State Visit to the Republic of South Africa.
RSVP: Media Liaison,
Nthabiseng Ramatshela on ramatshelan@dirco.gov.za / 082 675 0893
Nomfundo Mcetywa on 072 588 4548 / nomfundo@po.gov.za
Media without accreditation will not be allowed
Media Programme
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
08:30 Members of the media arrive at the Union Buildings
09:05 The Guard of Honour and the Military Band take up positions
09:25 President and Mrs Kikwete arrive at the Union Buildings and are welcomed by President and Mrs Zuma.
Photo Opportunity
09:45-09:50 Official Photo Opportunity
- First photo opportunity for President Zuma and President Kikwete
- Second photo opportunity for President Zuma, President Kikwete and Spouses
09:50-10:05 Tête-à-tête between President Zuma and President Kikwete
Photo Opportunity- (pull arrangement system to apply)
10:10-11:10 Official Talks
Photo Opportunity
Order of Proceedings:
- Opening and welcome remarks by President Zuma
- Remarks by President Kikwete
Media takes leave
11:20-11:30 Signing Ceremony
Media in attendance
Order of Proceedings:
Bi-National Commission Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania
- to be signed by Minister Nkoana-Mashabane
Bilateral Air Service Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania
- To be signed by Minister Ndebele
Agreement regarding mutual assistance between their Customs administrations between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and The United Republic of Tanzania
- To be signed by Minister Gordhan
Agreement on cooperation in the field of Arts and Culture between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and The United Republic of Tanzania
- To be signed by Minister Mashatile
MoU on cooperation in the field of Agriculture between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and The United Republic of Tanzania
- to be signed by Minister Joemat-Pettersson
MoU on cooperation in transport related matters between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and The United Republic of Tanzania
- To be signed by Minister Ndebele
11:30-11:45 Press Conference
11:52 President Zuma arrives at Freedom Park, received by Minister Mashatile and Executive Mayor Ramokgopa
Photo Opportunity
11:55 President and Mrs Kikwete arrive at Freedom Park, received by President and Mrs Zuma through a Silent Guard of Honour
Photo Opportunity
12:00-12:45 Wreath Laying Ceremony and guided tour of Freedom Park
Media in attendance
12:45 President Zuma and President Kikwete accompanied by Minister Mbalula depart for the Royal Elephant Hotel, Eldoraigne
Photo Opportunity
13:00-14:00 Business Forum Luncheon
Order of Proceedings
- Welcome remarks by Minister Davies, Programme Director
- Address by President Zuma
- Address by President Kikwete
- Closing remarks by Minister Davies
Contact person: Sidwell Medupe on 079 492 1774
Media in attendance
16:00-16:20 Courtesy call on President Kikwete by Deputy President Motlanthe at the Waterkloof Guest House
Photo Opportunity
Contact person: Matome Bopape on 082 3185251
18:00 Members of the Official Media depart for the Presidential Guesthouse
18:45 President and Mrs Kikwete accompanied by Minister Mbalula depart for the Presidential Guesthouse
18:50 President and Mrs Kikwete Arrives and received by President and Mrs Zuma
Photo opportunity
19:00-21:00 State Banquet hosted by President and Mrs Zuma in honour of President and Mrs Kikwete
- Toast Remarks by President Zuma (five minutes)
- Deputy Minister Fransman invites President Kikwete to deliver Toast Remarks
- Toast Remarks by President Kikwete (five minutes)
Media takes leave
End of Media Programme
Wednesday, 20 July 2011- Cape Town
10:50 President, Mrs Kikwete and delegation accompanied by Minister Mbalula depart for Robben Island
11:05-12:00 Guided tour of Robben Island
Media in attendance
End of Media Programme
Issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation
OR Tambo Building
Pretoria
14 July 2011
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