Pretoria: Our briefing today will focus on the outcomes of the bilateral consultation I had with Dr Jamal Barrow, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia earlier today. Once again, it is my pleasure to welcome Dr Barrow on his second visit this year to South Africa. Let me firstly take this opportunity to congratulate Dr Barrow, the government and people of Somalia on the occasion of their national day, celebrated last night in Mayfair, Johannesburg. In this regard, it is also important to inform you that, during his previous visit to South Africa, Dr Barrow attended the inauguration of the Diplomatic Training for Somali Officials, which is a contribution that South Africa has pledged in assisting our Somali brothers and sisters to build capacity in their institutions that will then support lasting peace and development.
03 July 2013