Issued by: SA Communication Service
MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA THE HONOURABLE MR I K GUJRAL, FROM 5 - 10 OCTOBER, 1997.
JOHANNESBURG
The Honourable Mr I.K. Gujral, the Prime Minister of India will arrive at the Johannesburg International Airport at 20:35 on Sunday 05 October. He will be met by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr A Nzo and the Premier of Gauteng Province, Mr T Sexwale.
CAPE TOWN.
Monday: 06 October 1997:
22:15 The Prime Minister of India Mr I K Gujral arrives at the Cape Town International Airport to be met by the Minister of Justice, Mr Dullar Omar, Mrs Omar, the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Mr Jordan and other dignitaries. All media with valid press o meet Report Raborifi in the International Departure Hall not later than 21:45. Photo opportunity.
Tuesday: 07 October 1997:
08:30 The Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Mr Gujral will have breakfast with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr A Nzo at the Table Bay Hotel.
09:30 The Minister of Finance, Mr T Manuel will pay a courtesy call to the Prime Minister of India, Mr I K Gujral at the Table Bay Hotel. All media with valid press cards are welcome. Media to meet Thembela Ngeulu in the foyer of the hotel not later than 09:40. Photo opportunity.
11:00 Prime Minister Gujral arrives at Tuynhuys and is met by the Chief of Protocol, in the Office of the President of South Africa, Mr N R Mandela for Tete-a-tete. All media with valid press cards will be welcome. Media to meet Robert Raborifi at the SIDE ENTRANCE to Tuynhuys not later than 11:15.
Three agreements will be signed in the Presidential Board Room. Media will be allowed during the signing ceremony. Photo opportunity. N/B. NO CAMERA FLASHES OR TV LIGHTS WILL BE ALLOWED.
12:00 President Mandela and Prime Minister Gujral proceed to the stoep of Tuynhuys. Photo opportunity.
12:25 Prime Minister Gujral arrives at the main entrance to Parliament and is met by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr F Ginwala and Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr B Ngeuka. All media with valid press cards are welcome, Photo opportunity.
N/B: All media arrangements inside the National Chamber should be communicated with Zamindlela Zama at (021) 403 3218 083 658 5314 or Pager (021) 418 4616 Cde NAT 1215
14:30 The Prime Minister of India, Mr I K Gujral addresses Parliament.
16:30 Courtesy call by the Minister of home affairs, Dr M G Buthelezi to the Prime Minister of India, Mr I K Gujral at the Table Bay Hotel. Media welcome and should meet Thembela Ngeulu in the foyer of the hotel not later than 16:35. Photo opportunity.
16:40 Courtesy call by the Minister of Defence, Mr J Modise to the Prime Minister of india, Mr I K Gujral at the Table Bay Hotel. All media with valid press cards are welcome. Media to meet Thembela Ngeulu in the Foyer of the hotel not later than 16:45. Photo opportunity. (This call is subject to confirmation.)
16:50 The Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr P Maduna will pay a courtesy call to the Prime Minister of India, Mr I K Gujral at the Table Bay Hotel. Media with valid cards-welcome and should meet Thembela Ngeulu in the foyer of the hotel not later than 16:55. Photo Opportunity.
17:00 The Minister of Justice Mr D Omar will pay a courtesy call to the Prime Minister of India, Mr I K Gujral at the Table Bay Hotel. Media with valid cards - welcome and should meet Thembela Ngeulu in the foyer of the hotel not later than 17:10. Photo opportunity
17:15 Deputy President Mbeki will meet with the Prime Minister of India, Mr I K Gujral at the Table Bay Hotel. Media welcome and should meet Thembela Ngeulu in the foyer of the hotel not later than 17:25. Photo opportunity.
18:55 The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Mr I K Gujral arrives at Tuynhuys and is met by the Chief of Ceremonies and accompanied to the President of South Africa, Mr N R Mandela for the State Banquet. Speech by President Mandela: (approximately 10 minutes) Speech by Prime Minister Gujral: (approximately 10 minutes)
Media: Pool arrangements: TV: 2 India; 1 South Africa; 1 FCA Scribes: 1 South Africa; Stills: 2 India; 2 South Africa (1 Official) Radio: 1 South Africa. Media to meet Robert Raborifi at the main entrance to Tuynhuys not later than 18:10.
Wednesday: 08 October 1997.
09:00 The Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Mr J Naidoo pays a courtesy call to the Prime Minister of India, Mr I K Gujral at the Table Bay Hotel. Media to meet Thembela Ngeulu in the foyer of the hotel not later than 09:05.
10:00 Prime Minister Gujral depart from Cape Town International Airport for Durban.
ISSUED BY: SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNICATION SERVICE. CONTACT PERSON: ROBERT RABORIFI (021) 461 8143 OR 082 557 2035 DATE OF ISSUE: 06 SEPTEMBER 1997.