MINISTER DAVIES TO ADDRESS THE MEDIA ON HIS UK VISIT

23rd January 2017

South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies will address the media on his visit to the United Kingdom. During the visit Minister Davies will have a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Dr Liam Fox.

The visit is intended to engage the UK government on Brexit transaction, showcase opportunities for investment in some of South Africa’s priority sectors, including Business Process Services (BPS), and renewable energy, as well as to engage those importing agricultural produce from South Africa. Details of the briefing are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Time: 15h00 – 16h00
Venue: South Africa House
Trafalgar Square
London WC2N 5DP

Minister Rob Davies is in the United Kingdom for a two-day visit which will take place from 23-24 January 2017. According to the dti trade rankings up to August 2016, the UK was ranked South Africa’s 7th largest export partner in the world and ranked 2nd largest export partner in the EU region after Germany.

RSVPs should be directed to Thobile Mazibuko Mazibukol@dirco.gov.za, 07730622304 by Monday, 23 January 2017.

Enquiries:
Sidwell Medupe-Departmental Spokesperson
Tel: (012) 394 1650
Mobile: 079 492 1774
E-mail: MSMedupe@thedti.gov.za