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Media Statement
25 September 2022
*PREMIER DUBE-NCUBE MEETS SOUTH AFRICAN CONSUL GENERAL IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK DR TAWANA AND ENGAGES BRICS REPRESENTATIVES*
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube held a high-level strategic engagement with Dr Motumisi Tawana the South African Consul General, in the state of New York, United States of America, which was aimed at unlocking economic opportunities and leveraging on existing trade ties South Africa has with USA.
Premier Dube-Ncube, who was joined by MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Siboniso Duma, held constructive discussions with the Consul General on interventions earmarked to accelerate economic growth and the development of KwaZulu-Natal through employment creation, sustainable development and empowerment initiatives to support entrepreneurs.
During the meeting which took place at the office of the South African Consul General in New York City, Premier Dube-Ncube said: “We have previously held meetings with business people and investors at the South African Embassy in USA to showcase the KwaZulu-Natal Investment Book as well as to reinforce our province’s position as an attractive business, investment, and tourism destination. Our visit is a continuation of the provincial government’s approach of engaging with the international business community while leveraging on the good relations and partnerships that the South African Consulate-General has with USA-based businesses and investors. The key areas we are focusing on include trade, commerce, education (such as student exchange programmes), agriculture, health, information technology, energy generation, arts and culture.”
Dr Tawana reassured Premier Dube-Ncube that his office will facilitate linkages between KwaZulu-Natal and USA-based investors and businesses, in line with their mandate to promote South Africa’s interests, trade relations and foster relations within the Consulate’s area of jurisdiction.
Premier Dube-Ncube and MEC Duma also interacted with Ambassador Professor Anil Sooklal, Ambassador at Large for Asia and BRICS, to discuss the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government’s participation next year when South Africa hosts the BRICS 2023 Summit.
South Africa, as the incoming BRICS Chair for 2023, hosted the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Meeting, in New York, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77) taking place at the United Nations headquarters from 20-27 September 2022 under the theme: “A watershed moment: Unlocking transformative solutions to interlocking challenges.”
Ends
Issued by the Provincial Government Communications on behalf of the Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube
For more information contact KZN Premier Media Liaison Gugu Sisilana on 082 889 3474
Media Statement
25 September 2022
*PREMIER DUBE-NCUBE MEETS SOUTH AFRICAN CONSUL GENERAL IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK DR TAWANA AND ENGAGES BRICS REPRESENTATIVES*
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube held a high-level strategic engagement with Dr Motumisi Tawana the South African Consul General, in the state of New York, United States of America, which was aimed at unlocking economic opportunities and leveraging on existing trade ties South Africa has with USA.
Premier Dube-Ncube, who was joined by MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Siboniso Duma, held constructive discussions with the Consul General on interventions earmarked to accelerate economic growth and the development of KwaZulu-Natal through employment creation, sustainable development and empowerment initiatives to support entrepreneurs.
During the meeting which took place at the office of the South African Consul General in New York City, Premier Dube-Ncube said: “We have previously held meetings with business people and investors at the South African Embassy in USA to showcase the KwaZulu-Natal Investment Book as well as to reinforce our province’s position as an attractive business, investment, and tourism destination. Our visit is a continuation of the provincial government’s approach of engaging with the international business community while leveraging on the good relations and partnerships that the South African Consulate-General has with USA-based businesses and investors. The key areas we are focusing on include trade, commerce, education (such as student exchange programmes), agriculture, health, information technology, energy generation, arts and culture.”
Dr Tawana reassured Premier Dube-Ncube that his office will facilitate linkages between KwaZulu-Natal and USA-based investors and businesses, in line with their mandate to promote South Africa’s interests, trade relations and foster relations within the Consulate’s area of jurisdiction.
Premier Dube-Ncube and MEC Duma also interacted with Ambassador Professor Anil Sooklal, Ambassador at Large for Asia and BRICS, to discuss the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government’s participation next year when South Africa hosts the BRICS 2023 Summit.
South Africa, as the incoming BRICS Chair for 2023, hosted the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Meeting, in New York, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77) taking place at the United Nations headquarters from 20-27 September 2022 under the theme: “A watershed moment: Unlocking transformative solutions to interlocking challenges.”
Ends
Issued by the Provincial Government Communications on behalf of the Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube
For more information contact KZN Premier Media Liaison Gugu Sisilana on 082 889 3474