Media Invite
20 October 2017
Minister Nkoana-Mashabane to host her Iranian counterpart
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane will host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, HE Dr Javad Zarif, on the occasion of the 13th Joint Commission between the Republic of South Africa and the Islamic Republic of Iran scheduled for 23 October 2017 in Pretoria.
The purpose of the 13th Joint Commission is to consolidate and track progress as well as implement the agreements between South Africa and Iran.
Since the last Joint Commission meeting in Iran in May 2015, a number of high-level interactions between the two countries have occurred, the most recent being the State Visit by President Jacob Zuma in April 2016.
South Africa and Iran enjoy close diplomatic relations based on shared values. Relations between the two countries were forged during the struggle against apartheid. In January 1994, diplomatic relations between South Africa and Iran were re-established.
The media are invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 23 October 2017
Venue: Conference Centre, OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road
Time: 9:30 for 10:00
Media Programme
- Tête-à-tête (Photo opportunity)
- Opening Statement by H.E. Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa
- Opening Statement by H.E. Dr Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Signing Ceremony and Press Conference
Enquiries: 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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