30 November 2010
The Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Ms Hazel Jenkins, and the MEC for Finance, Economic Affairs and Tourism Mr. John Block are leading a delegation from 28 November – 05 December 2010 with the express intention of meeting with the Armenian counterparts to discuss the latest innovations in the diamond trading industry.
Simultaneously, the erstwhile Minister of Public Works led a delegation to Brussels on which the Northern Cape MEC for Finance, Economic Affairs and Tourism was included. The objective of this trip was to exchange and consolidate ideas and concepts on development initiatives regarding the mining industry.
The said trips were initiated by our foreign missions in the respective countries and they were extremely meaningful. Resultant therefrom, all parties agreed to formally enter into joint Memorandum of Understanding which, in essence, will incorporate the following provisions:
- Exchange of best practice models
- Transfer of skills and expertise
- Capacity building initiatives at all levels of the industry
Thus trip will thus further lend impetus to the principles of our joint cooperation.
The MEC for Environment and Nature Conservation, Ms Sylvia Lucas has been appointed as Acting Premier for the duration of the trip.
Issued by the Office of the Premier
Mafu Davids
Spokesperson
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