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Deputy President Jacob Zuma arrives in Amman, Jordan, for the World Economic Forum
20 May 2005
Deputy President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Amman, Jordan, where he is leading a South African government delegation to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) with the theme "Seizing the moment," at the Dead Sea.
Deputy President Zuma is accompanied by Ministers Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Mandisi Mpahlwa and Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad.
The Deputy President will participate in a panel discussion on Saturday, 21 May 2005, entitled, "Seizing the Moment: People Power and Change in the Middle East." This session will focus on the already held national elections in Iraq and the Palestinian territories, with elections to be held in Lebanon and Egypt and the movement towards democracy in the Arab World.
Deputy President Zuma is expected to return to South Africa on Sunday, 22 May.
Enquiries: Lakela Kaunda
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Issued by: The Presidency
20 May 2005
Source: SAPA