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MINISTER MEETS WITH TOP CHINESE DELEGATION TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION
The Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya, will today meet with the Chinese Minister of Civil Affairs, Duoji Cairang, to discuss co-operation on youth development, disaster management and social security.
"This is a historic visit which will strengthen relations and co-operation between the two nations particularly in fighting poverty and social ills." Referring to the recent floods in the Western Cape, Dr Skweyiya expressed the need of interaction on disaster management.
The Chinese delegation will be in South Africa for 4 days and will also meet with the Minister of Provincial and Local Government Mr Sydney Mufumadi and visit the Western and Eastern Cape.
Enquiries: Mr Mbulelo Musi at 0836025795
Issued by Ministry of Social Development
10 September 2001