During his official visit to South Africa, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría met in Pretoria with:
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Mr. Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa
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Mrs. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa
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Mr. Trevor Manuel, Minister of Finance
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Mrs Naledi Pandor, Minister of Education
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Mr. Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd Mdladlana, Minister of Labour
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Representatives from the National Economic Development and Labour Council (
NEDLAC)
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Mr. Kgalema Motlanthe, Deputy President and
Mr. Gwede Mantashe, Secretary General of the African National Congress (
ANC)
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Mr. Lesetja Kganyago, Director-General, Treasury
They discussed the country's economic situation and prospects, notably during a workshop devoted to the first's OECD Economic assessment of South Africa. Mr. Gurría also held a joint press conference in Johannesburg with the Minister of Finance, for the release of the Economic Assessment.
Useful links:
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Joint Statement by the South African Minister of Finance, Trevor A. Manuel, and the OECD Secretary-General, Angel Gurría, regarding Enhanced Engagement between South Africa and the OECD