AMBASSADORS PRESENT CREDENTIALS TO PRES MANDELA

Issued by: A Communication Service

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS BY AMBASSADORS AND HIGH COMMISSIONERS TO PRESIDENT MANDELA: WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 1997, AT TUYNHUYS, CAPE TOWN.

08:28

The High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Honourable Commissioner Saeed arrives at the main entrance to Tuynhuys, acknowledges salut and proceeds in the company of Chief of Ceremonies to the "Green Lounge". The High Commissioner will make a short presentation. Media with valid press cards are welcome. Photo opportunity. Similar procedures will be followed with the other High Commissioners and Ambassadors.

08:50

The Ambassador of Russian Federation, Ambassador Lukov arrives at the main entrance of Tuynhuys.

09:10

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Malawi, High Commissioner Chikago arrives at the main entrance of Tuynhuys.

09:30

The Ambassador of Japan, Ambassador Hatakenaka arrives at the main entrance of Tuynhuys.

09:50

The Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia, Ambassador Ben Attia arrives at the main entrance of Tuynhuys.

10:10

The Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia, Ambassador Jacobsen arrives at the main entrance of Tuynhuys.

10:30

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cote D'Ivore, Ambassador Ballou arrives at the main entrance of Tuynhuys.

Please take note: All media are welcome provided valid press cards are produced. Media to meet Robert Raborifi at the main entrance to Tuynhuys not later than 08:00. No camera flashes or TV lights will be allowed.

ISSUED BY: SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNICATION SERVICE. CONTACT PERSON: ROBERT RABORIFI (021) 461 8143 OR 082 557 2035.

DATE ISSUED: 14 OCTOBER 1997.