Media Invite

3 August 2023

Minister Pandor to host her New Zealand counterpart in Cape Town

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Hon. Nanaia Mahuta, on Friday, 4 August 2023, in Cape Town.

It is expected that the two Ministers will discuss bilateral relations between South Africa and New Zealand as well as the situation in Africa, Ukraine–Russia, women empowerment, science and technology, nuclear disarmament and UN Security Council reform.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1994, South Africa and New Zealand have signed nine agreements. Additionally, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Bilateral Cooperation will be signed by the two Ministers.

New Zealand’s ties with South Africa range from trade and tourism; agriculture; disarmament; fisheries; environment; indigenous and human rights issues as well as sports.

The media are invited to cover Opening Remarks by Ministers Pandor and Mahuta.

Date: Friday, 4 August 2023

Venue: The Westin hotel, Cape Town

Time: 08h00

Enquiries: Nelson Kgwete, 076 431 3078

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

OR Tambo Building

460 Soutpansberg Road

Rietondale

Pretoria

0084