VISIT TO LUANDA BY FOREIGN MINISTER NZO

Foreign Minister Alfred Nzo left for Luanda today for a one-day visit, during which he will meet with Angolan President, Mr Jose Eduardo Dos Santos. He is accompanied by Mr Welile Nhlapo, Deputy Director-General for African Affairs.

Minister Nzo, in his capacity as Chairman of the SADC Council of Ministers, will use the opportunity to discuss the developments around the future of the peace process in Angola.

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

PRETORIA

24 FEBRUARY 1999