Media Advisory
13 May 2014
DIRCO to host Discussion Forum on South Africa-Poland relations
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the South African Institute of International Relations (SAIIA), the Embassy of the Republic of Poland to South Africa and the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM), will host a discussion forum entitled “Poland and South Africa towards 2030”.
2014 marks both the 20th anniversary of democracy in South Africa and the 25th anniversary of democracy in Poland. This Discussion Forum will reflect on mutual interest which will enhance cooperation between South Africa and Poland for a better future within a regional and global framework.
All media are invited as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Time: 09:30 – 12:30
Venue: Conference Centre 1, DIRCO, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Pretoria
Programme:
09:30 – 10:00 Registration, tea and coffee
10:00 – 10:10 Welcome Remarks by Programme Director
Mr Fadl Nacerodien
Chief Director: Policy Research and Analysis Unit, DIRCO
10:10 – 10:25 “Reflections on South Africa- Poland Relations”
Ambassador Rapulane Molekane
Deputy Director-General: Europe, DIRCO
10:25 – 10:40 “Poland and South Africa working together now and in the future”
H. E. Ms Anna Raduchowska-Brochwicz
Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to South Africa
10:40 – 11:00 “Poland in the European Union: a Vision for 2030”
Dr Jakub Wisniewski
Head: Department of Strategy and Foreign Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
11:00 – 11:20 “Poland’s Eastern Policy”
Dr Jarosław Cwiek-Karpowicz
Head: Research Office at the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
11:20 – 11:40 “South Africa’s National Development Plan Vision 2030”
Ms Elizabeth Sidiropoulos
Chief Executive: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
11:40 – 12:20 Interactive Discussion
RSVP: Ms Juanique Bowman, bowmanj@dirco.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr Nelson Kgwete, 076 431 3078
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
Rietondale
Pretoria
0084
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