The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)  will host the Consultation Meeting on Agenda 2063 of members of the Forum for Former African Heads of State and Government. The meeting is convened by the African Union Commission and will focus  on the contribution of the Former African Heads of State and Government in shaping Africa’s furture through Agenda 2063.

The meeting re-afirmed that the Forum for Former African Heads of State and Government working closely with the African Union Commission,AU Policy making Organs,RECs,National Government ,Private Sector, Professional Associations, Faith-Based Organisations ,Ordinary citizens including Africans in the Diaspora has a critical supportive role,particulalrly in the area of advocacy to ensure full realisation of the aspirations of Agenda 2063.

Media are invited as follows:

Opening Session, Wednesday, 10th December 2014

Time: 1900 - 2100

Remarks by Chairperson of the African Union Commission – H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
Remarks by Chairperson of the Forum – H.E. Joachim Chissano
Opening Remarks by a Representative of the Host Country
Venue: Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria

Session 2: Chaired by H.E. Joachim Chissano - Chairperson of the Forum and moderated by H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki – Chief Executive Officer of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
Thursday, 11th December 2014

Time: 09h00-16h00

Venue: OR Tambo Building

              460 Soutpansberg Road
              Rietonadale
Rsvp: hlungwanir@dirco.gov.za

Enquires:  Mr Curtis Singo, 072 625 7060

NB. Accreditation is compulsory therefore members of the media are kindly requested to send their Names and ID Numbers as soon as possible.