Issued by: SA Communication Service
Prime Minister Gujral of India will visit South Africa from 5 to 10 October 1997 at the invitation of President Nelson Mandela.
The visit will further cement Indo-South African relations and reflects the objectives of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership signed by President Nelson Mandela and India's former Prime Minister Gowda at the Red Fort in Delhi n March, 1997. South Africa and India see the Red Fort Declaration as a solid framework for building future relations between the two countries.
A detailed programme of Prime Minister Gujral's visit, listing all media opportunities and special media briefings, will be issued by the South African Communication Service through SAPA PR later today.
Enquiries: Viv Naicker Tel: 012-314 2167 082 557 9221 Fax: 012-326 0317
Petra Wiese Tel: 012-314 2449 082 557 0292 Fax: 012-326 0317
ISSUED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNICATION SERVICE
Date: 03.10.1997