Media Statement
13 May 2016
Deputy Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo to visit Syria, Lebanon and Jordan
International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo will lead a South African delegation on an Official Visit to three Levant countries. The visit is scheduled for 13-21 May 2016.
The visit is aimed at strengthening political and economic relations between the Republic of South Africa and Syria, Lebanon and Jordan.
Deputy Minister Mfeketo will engage with the governments and business sector representatives with a view to promoting South Africa as a destination for trade, investment and tourism. The visit will also give South Africa and the three countries an opportunity to identify and strengthen areas of potential economic co-operation.
Deputy Minister Mfeketo will further update her counterparts on political developments on the African continent whilst also conveying South Africa’s position on developments in the Middle East region.
Enquiries: Mr Clayson Monyela, Spokesperson for DIRCO, 082 884 5974
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
Pretoria
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