The Strategic Plan doc covers the strategic thrust of the work of the Department in the 2008 – 2011 mtef

Phase II : SA participation in Beijing Olympics during August 2008

• Hosting of SA hospitality suite branded eKhaya, at one of the main venues (led by Sports and Recreation)
• eKhaya will serve to promote SA and sustain the momentum of the Celebrations

Phase III : October – November 2008

• The final phase will take place in October to early November 2008 during President Mbeki’s State Visit
• The President’s State Visit will coincide with Trade Expos, to be held in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai

Strengthen Political and Economic Relations

• Strengthen Political and Economic Relations

• Overall the focus of our bilateral engagements is on strengthening of political relations

• We will use the infrastructure of our Missions in every region

• In Africa (46 Missions in 43 countries)
• In Asia (18 Missions in 14 countries)
• In the Middle East (12 Missions in 10 countries)
• In Europe (26 Missions in 22 countries)
• In the Americas (17 Missions in 10 countries)
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