DRAFT MINUTES
11th meeting of the SA-EU Joint Cooperation Council
Pretoria, 15 September 2010
1.
Opening remarks
Dr. Ntsaluba welcomed the delegations to the new DIRCO building and thanked all participants for their hard
work over the course of the year and in the run up to the JCC. He noted the significant achievements made
in South Africa and the EU’s bilateral relations since the early days of its inception, and highlighted that the
EU remains South Africa’s largest trading and FDI partner. The tremendous work and contribution made by
EU Ambassador Lodewyk Briët to this achievement was highlighted. Dr. Ntsaluba also emphasized the
importance of the African Agenda in SA-EU relations, and that the fate and future of South Africa and the
Continent are inextricably linked. He welcomed the timing of the JCC on the eve of the approaching 3rd SAEU Summit in Brussels on 28 September 2010, and the forthcoming Africa-EU Summit in Libya in November
2010. He stressed the importance of these meetings in addressing issues of poverty, durable peace,
democracy, human rights and good governance.
Mr. Leffler thanked Dr. Ntsaluba for the warm welcome. South Africa is a key partner for the EU, both
bilaterally and in multilateral fora and this is best illustrated by the TDCA and Strategic Partnership. He
emphasized the wide-range of important bilateral dialogues and cooperation that has been developed and
highlighted the importance of the Joint Cooperation Council to pave the way for the forthcoming South AfricaEU Summit. The next Summit will be the more significant as it will be the first since the entry into force of the
Lisbon Treaty.
2.
Adoption of the draft agenda
The draft agenda was adopted (see Annex A).
3.
Adoption of minutes of the 10th meeting of the JCC
The minutes of the 10th JCC were adopted with no amendments.
4.
Consideration of progress and reports on SA-EU cooperation
i.
Development
Mr. Leffler and Ambassador Briet presented the Joint Report on Development Cooperation (see Annex B),
and senior officials took note of progress made in well established areas of cooperation. The Development
Cooperation partnership has been considerably enhanced and a 2010 mid-term review of the SA Country
Strategy Paper (CSP) found the programme to be effective and well aligned to the SA Government priorities.
The bulk of the development aid has been committed under the current MIP (€980 million). There is however
still scope for improvement in terms of more timely payments in the context of the South African budget
cycle.
The implementation of the EIB’s mandate is proceeding in line with strategic objectives, both in terms of
lending volumes and sector distribution. Some 78% of its €900 million mandate for the period 2007-2013
has already been committed, while much of the remaining funds are in the commitment pipeline for 2010 and
2011. Following the conclusions of the review, a proposal has been made by the EU to activate a €2 billion
additional envelope for the EIB external financing, a portion of which is expected to be allocated to South
Africa. The proposal foresees that this additional envelope will be dedicated notably to projects that address
issues of climate change.
Mr. Toli responded by acknowledging the good relationship between South Africa and the EU on
development cooperation. He highlighted a concern around the focus of support from development partners
on topical issues such as climate change and the environment, and the type of support that SA receives in
relation to its developmental stage compared to that of developed countries. In regard to the Regional
programme and also trilateral cooperation, Mr. Toli and Dr. Ntsaluba expressed the hope that progress will
be made soon.
ii.
Trade
Mr. Mashabela mentioned that both parties agree that trade flows between South Africa and the EU have
been positive and expanding, aside from the reversal of trends in 2009 and during the first quarter of 2010
due to the impact of the Global Economic Crisis. It was also agreed that the guidelines of the TDCA are
being met and that the two sides are cooperating well on issues related to fisheries, as well as sanitary and
phyto-sanitary issues. Mr. Mashabela noted that whilst exports of primary products from South Africa to the
EU have continued to grow, the increase of new supply of higher-valued products from the transport sector is
very pleasing (see Annex M for Joint Trade Report)
Both parties expressed a commitment to concluding the EPA discussions by the end of 2010. It was also
agreed that both parties will cooperate towards addressing the differences between their respective trade
statistics. A conclusive WTO Doha Development Agenda remains a priority for both parties.
iii.
Customs
Mr. Nyalinga presented the Joint Report on Customs cooperation (see Annex C). The South African
Revenue Service (SARS) and the European Commission (TAXUD) have an ongoing dialogue on customs
matters. Both parties are committed to customs cooperation with a view to facilitating legitimate trade and
combating illicit trade activities between the two parties
The implementation of the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade was
identified by both sides as a priority area of cooperation. SARS and TAXUD have agreed to start with the
launching of a bilateral project to be funded from the TDCA Facility, paving the way for enhanced customs
cooperation. The project will aim at sharing best practices on a wide range of issues, including on the
implementation of the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards.
SARS and TAXUD have also confirmed their agreement on the scope of the project, which could include
exchanges of experiences on other customs issues, such as risk management, relations with the trade,
border controls, post clearance controls, use of information technology, legislation and operational policy, or
fighting fraud and non-compliance schemes.
The Project will run for twelve (12) months, from 15 November 2010 to 15 November 2011.
iv.
Science and Technology
Mr. Muofhe presented the Joint Report on Science and Technology cooperation (see Annex D). He stated
that cooperation in Science and Technology (S&T) is one of the major successes of the SA-EU Strategic
Partnership, with an ongoing policy dialogue between the EC and South African Department of Science and
Technology through the Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC). S&T cooperation
covers numerous domains, such as climate change, hunger and disease. The dialogue involves sharing of
expertise, pooling of resources and allowing South Africa to successfully participate in the EU’s 7th
Framework Programmes for research. S&T capacity-building and human capital development in South Africa
has been strongly supported through a Sector Budget Support programme which was launched in 2008
under the EU Development Cooperation Instrument, amounting to €30 million.
South Africa has also consistently been one of the most successful participants outside of Europe in the EU
Framework Programmes for Research, which has resulted in more than 400 South African participations.
FP7 has seen a direct EU investment of more than €25 million in South African research organisations. The
parties are also working together to build S&T partnership in the continent, specifically owing to SA's success
in the FP7. A number of programmes are already underway between the EU and DST, some of which are
already showing positive results.
It was also reported that new areas of cooperation are on the rise, such as Energy. Both parties also
cooperate on the multilateral level, mainly at the OECD's Global Science Forum, the Group on Earth
Observation, as well as ACP science and technology programmes. On the margins of the forthcoming
Summit, S&T successes in the fields of sports science and biodiversity will be celebrated through five side
events.
v.
Space
Mr. Leffler presented the Joint Report on Space cooperation (see Annex E) and reported that a strong
partnership has been established in the area of Space cooperation following the approval of the terms of
Reference for the Dialogue in October 2008. The key opportunities for cooperation were highlighted as
space applications (Earth Observation) for sustainable growth and development, the development of ground
segments for the European Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and GALILEO, the
extension of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS) in southern Africa and the
exchange of Earth Observation Data.
Mr Muhofe further highlighted that the dialogue will gain more traction due to the fact that representatives of
the South African Space Agency and the European Space Agency (ESA) had agreed to work towards a
memorandum of agreement on specific initiatives at the 2 nd meeting of the Space Dialogue in July 2010.
Both parties agreed that there has been good progress in GMES and GEOSS-related cooperation under
FP7, under which several proposals are being funded and two South African proposals have been selected
for negotiation – water monitoring and management and space-based observations for managing malaria.
Both the EU and South Africa are strongly committed to cooperation under different multilateral platforms,
which will strengthen innovation and capacity building both in the European Research Area and in Africa.
Both parties have agreed on accessing the TDCA Facility to finance upcoming workshops aimed at building
on current gains. The EU also called for South Africa to participate in defining a new vision for space
exploration and also wants both sides to agree on possibilities such as the use of European launchers for
future South African satellites.
vi.
ICT
Mr. Leffler presented the Joint Report on ICT cooperation (see Annex F) and informed the JCC that a
meeting between DG INFSO and the DoC was held in Durban in May 2010 in the margin of the IST-Africa
2010 Conference. On this occasion and based upon the priorities of the agreed Terms of Reference, the
DoC provided a list of detailed topics and objectives to work on during 2010-2011. The objective is now to
review these subjects and the potential for cooperation during the next Information Society Dialogue (ISD)
meeting to be held in Brussels on 29 September 2010, in the margin of the 3 rd EU-South Africa Summit and
the ICT-2010 event organized by DG INFSO. The objective of this meeting will also be to identify concrete
cooperation actions, which could be financed under the TDCA- Facility.
The JCC also welcomed an agrement to strengthen ICT cooperation at regional level, regarding notably
implementation of the Africa-EU Partnership on Science, Information Society and Space. Both parties agreed
notably that South Africa joins the AfricaConnect project, one of the Partnership flagship project aimed at
supporting the deployment of regional research and education networks in Sub-Saharan Africa.
On the issue of Digital Terrestrial TV standards, the EU expressed its concern at South Africa’s apparent
consideration to migrate to a Japanese standard. Mr. Themba Phiri and Dr. Ntsaluba indicated to the EU
that South Africa is at this stage merely taking stock of all options and that it is also engaging within a SADC
context in this regard. Currently South Africa continued to adhere to the European Standard, and the parties
agreed to continue exchanging information in this regard and the issue will feature on the agenda of the next
ISD meeting on 29 September 2010.
vii.
Environmental Cooperation and Climate Change
Mr Leffler welcomed new developments in the cooperation on environment and climate change as reflected
in the intensity of exchanges in the broader environment dialogue, including with the planned Dialogue
Forum and High Level meeting in Pretoria in November. He also highlighted the agreement to increase focus
of future development cooperation on "green jobs".
On Climate change, Mr Leffler underlined that South Africa, as host of COP17 in 2011, can play a critical role
in the climate change negotiations. In this regard, he emphasized the need for support by South Africa to
help integrate the substance of the Copenhagen Accord into the various negotiating texts, and on a
pragmatic step-wise approach for Cancun. Mr Leffler pointed out that it is unlikely that a legally binding
agreement can be achieved by Cancun, therefore success in Cancun would be a balanced set of actionoriented decisions. This set of decisions must be balanced by covering a broad range of issues important to
developing and developed countries – including adaptation and financing, but also carbon markets, and
monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV). Mr Leffler explained that the EU is on track to comply with its
fast-start commitment: the EU will contribute to the fast-start funding effort with EUR 2.4 billion on average
annually for the years 2010 to 2012, in the framework of the implementation of the Copenhagen Accord. Mr
Leffler underlined that the implementation of fast-start funding is crucial to address the real needs of
developing countries and to build trust among Parties. Many developing countries show that they are willing
to take action and we need to support them.
Mr. Gislev presented the joint report on Environmental Cooperation (see Annex G). He stated that the next
meeting of the Forum on Environment and Sustainable Development is scheduled to take place in November
2010, in South Africa. The main themes of the meeting would be climate change, green growth and
biodiversity.
The year 2010 has been designated as the United Nation’s Year of biodiversity, with the crucial conference
of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity taking place in Nagoya, Japan in October 2010.
Further bilateral consultations were expected in the run-up to the conference.
South Africa and the European Commission agreed to look into possibilities for the European Commission to
support financially South Africa's Green Economy Plan, especially emphasising green employment creation
towards eradicating poverty. To this end, anEU-South Africa high-level panel and workshop on green growth
would take place in Pretoria in November 2010.
Mr. Gislev also noted that South Africa had not yet ratified the Gaborone Amendment to the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and affirmed that South Africa's ratification would be
very positively viewed by the EU.
Mr. Fakir welcomed the new momentum in our bilateral environmental cooperation. He also welcomed the
EU’s commitments to Fast start finance, but added that it should be new, additional, be provided as grants
and should not be a diversion of ODA. Furthermore, it is important that Fast-start financing must cover all the
pillars of the Bali Action Plan, including adaptation and technology development and transfer in a balanced
way. He informed the meeting that Climate Change is one of the most serious and urgent global challenges,
which demand a global solution taking into account the different historical responsibilities we have for
emissions, and the common responsibility we share for the future. As a responsible global citizen, South
Africa will endeavour to continue to work with the EU and all other global partners towards a legally binding,
equitable and balanced outcome in Cancun and beyond. Mr. Fakir suggested that what is needed to move
the process forward is strong leadership.
viii.
Energy
Mr. Leffler presented the Joint Report on Energy cooperation (see Annex H), and stated that an agreement
between the EURATOM and South Africa on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy is currently under
consideration. This agreement should create a long-term and stable framework for cooperation between both
parties, as well as encourage and strengthen scientific cooperation in research and development. Technical
discussions on nuclear energy issues have also been taking place in the context of research cooperation.
Ms. Dolya informed the JCC that with regard to energy efficiency, South Africa has been identified as an
eligible candidate for support from the EU Energy Initiative (EUEI) Partnership Dialogue Facility (PDF).
Contacts between the EUEI and the South African Department of Energy have been established with a view
to South Africa receiving technical and financial assistance to develop its energy efficiency programmes.
Ms. Dolya also mentioned that the Working Group on, clean coal technologies (CCT) and carbon capture
and storage (CCS) was established in March 2008, consisting of representatives from the European
Commission, the Government of South Africa, and industry in both the EU and South Africa. The Group has
met on three occasions, the most recent of which was in May 2009. The Group has placed a particular focus
on CCS, including the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for CCS in South Africa, the identification of
potential carbon storage sites and the possibility of closer cooperation in relation to South Africa's CCS
demonstration project. The next meeting should take place in the beginning of 2011.
Mr Abad (EIB), also indicated the possibility to finance energy renewable and/or energy efficiency projects
under the Energy sustainability and security of supply facility.
The JCC also welcomed the EC’s launch earlier in 2010 of a call for proposals for emerging economies and
developing countries on clean coal technology (CCT) and carbon capture and storage (CCS), primarily
aimed at developing capacity in these fields. South Africa's National Energy Research Institute (SANERI)
has submitted a proposal, which is currently undergoing evaluation.
ix.
Transport
Mr. Ndwamato presented the avaition section of the Joint Report on Transport (see Annex I). He stated that
the Terms of Reference for cooperation on air transport have been agreed and the first meeting within the
framework of the SA-EU Air Transport Dialogue took place in Pretoria on 9 February 2010. Cooperation will
take the form of experience-sharing and exchanges of views on regulatory and operational frameworks, as
well as technical cooperation, in particular in the areas of safety, security and air traffic management.
The need to restore the legal certainty of bilateral air services agreements between South Africa and the EU
Member States remains important in order to ensure conformity with EU internal market legislation regarding
the designation clause. An assessment study is being carried out by the South African Department of
Transport with the help of a service provider. The process is being overseen by a Steering Committee,
which it is hoped will make recommendations on the way forward for South Africa by the end of 2010. The
EU side recalled the long delays incurred since both sides agreed to enter into negotiations for a horizontal
agreement at the Summit in Bordeaux in 2008, and expressed hope that a political decision to regularise the
situation will be taken soon.
Ms. Sobekwa reported on SA-EU maritime cooperation. It was stated that both parties envisage the
establishment of cooperation in the form of exchanges of views and experiences as well as technical
cooperation, human capital and skills development and cooperation in ports. A number of strategic areas
have been jointly identified for future cooperation, namely: maritime transport strategies and policies,
combating piracy, maritime safety (including marine protection and the training of seafarers), economic
growth and development, improving dry docking and ship repair facilities including incentives and framework
conditions for the shipping sector.
South Africa has proposed a plan of action for implementation of the maritime cooperation, which includes
three key strategic objectives, namely: human capital development/skills development, the promotion of
exchange of information and expertise, support for capacity and investment in shipbuilding and the
maintenance of capacity on maritime transport facilities. Both parties have agreed to a first visit to Brussels
to further explore these issues and to engage with other relevant stakeholders. It is hoped that the visit will
take place by the end of the first quarter of 2011.
x.
Education and Training
Mr. Macquela presented the Joint Report on Education and Training (see Annex J). He stated that the two
parties’ policy dialogue should consist of regular exchanges of best practice, reviews of policy developments
and challenges, and the promotion of knowledge-building and sharing in relation to commonly identified
issues. The jointly identified areas of common interest include mobility in higher education and strengthening
collaboration between higher education institutions in post-graduate education and research.
The JCC noted that the Erasmus Mundus window for South Africa would initially amount to €5 million. This
will give South African post-graduate students and academics a supplementary opportunity to study at
European Universities from 2011, next to the possibilities already opened under the joint Masters and PhD
courses (created under action 1 of the Erasmus Mundus programme) in which a number of South African
higher education institutions currently participate. Mr. Macquela also noted some mobility challenges for SA
students and academics when travelling to the EU with regard to visas and visa requirements, and appealed
that the two sides work towards resolving the issue. Mr. Leffler noted that hitherto countries participating in
the Erasmus Mundus Programme have not encountered any challenges in securing Schengen visas.
The JCC noted a higher education conference to be held in Cape Town in November 2010 that will see the
launch of the Nyerere programme of intra Africa/ACP mobility and that will foster discussions around specific
Erasmus Mundus projects. It will also identify and put forward policy recommendations for the support of
higher education capacity building and academic mobility in Africa.
Mr. Leffler added that the primary education sector support programme was one of the largest cooperation
programmes, noting that €122 million will be made available to support primary education.
xi.
Employment and Social Affairs
Mr. Ramaite stated that the Department of Social Development and the EU have exchanged a draft
memorandum of understanding on establishing a structured dialogue. He hoped that these could be
finalised as a matter of urgency. He also informed the meeting that the Department of Labour will form part of
the process in future.
Mr. Leffler stated that a clear distinction must be made between dialogues and cooperation, and that an
important cooperation programme on employment creation is in place. He also recognised that one of the
reasons for the delay of the dialogue forum was the limited resources and capacity of the relevant services
within the EU.
Both parties agreed that one important area where they were able to work successfully, was in exchanging
bilateral experiences and best practises. It was also agreed that experts should meet from both sides as
soon as possible to finalise a list of common interests and recommendations, and to decide on how to move
forward.
Dr. Ntsaluba welcomed the proposed memorandum of understanding and urged that cooperation in this
important area proceed as soon as possible.
xii.
Health
Mr. Mahlathi presented the Joint Report on Health (see Annex K). He stated that five areas of cooperation
were identified, namely: the crisis of human resources, health economics and financing, health information
systems and epidemiological surveillance, HIV/AIDS and gender issues.
A number of concrete actions of cooperation have also been agreed upon in order to address the identified
priority issues. One action envisaged is the mapping of twinning initiatives between the EU and South Africa
in order to identify how circular migration could be enhanced for the benefit of both countries. In addition, a
delegation from South Africa will conduct a study tour to Europe in October, in order to visit a number of EU
Member States and discuss their health financing systems. He welcomed the €126 million that had been,
made available to support primary health care programmes.
Mr. Leffler reiterated that health challenges can never be overestimated, which is why the EU would provide
expertise to support South Africa’s health policies, particularly when it comes to HIV/AIDS. Both parties were
looking forward to see how circular migration can be enhanced.
xiii.
Migration
Mr. Driesmans presented the Joint Report on Migration (see Annex L), stating that migration is an emerging
area of cooperation that has taken considerable strides since the revised TDCA. Two technical working
groups have been established, namely: mobility of highly-skilled workers, brain drain and Diasporas, as well
as trafficking of human beings and smuggling of migrants.
Both parties have identified other important areas of cooperation that have risen over the last year, such as:
new developments in migration in the EU and South Africa, brain drain, circular migration, an EU proposal to
set up a third working group on Asylum-related issues, issues of mobility, a South African proposal to enter
into negotiations for a SA-EU agreement on a short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic and official
passports, as well as migration and cooperation on regional and multilateral levels.
Dr. Ntsaluba stated that he looked forward to work on the issue of the Diaspora, especially in light of its
effects on the Continent.
xiv.
Crime & Justice
Mr. Makhubele informed the JCC that revised draft Terms of Reference for a Crime and Justice Dialogue,
focusing on crime, justice, and technical assistance, were forwarded to the EU on 10 September 2010. He
hoped that the Terms of Reference be concluded as soon as possible, in order for the formal Dialogue to be
established.
Mr. Leffler assured the meeting that the EU is very keen to engage South Africa on the various issues, but
that the issues are housed throughout different competency levels in the EU, which had accounted for
delays. He stated that the EU welcomed the changes to the draft Terms of Reference, which should provide
a good basis for cooperation on crime and justice. However, Mr. Leffler proposed a pragmatic approach in
that the two sides need not formalise the Dialogue straight away and can actually start with a set of concrete
initiatives. The JCC agreed on some of these fast-start interventions, such as study tours by the South
African judiciary to Eurojust, including Prosecutors, or SAPS engagement with EUROPOL.
Dr. Ntsaluba welcomed the progress made, and urged the Parties to continue on the revised draft Terms of
reference.
5.
Closing Remarks
Dr. Ntsaluba thanked all participants for the very productive and constructive interaction over the last two
days, and stated that bilateral relations were developing into an enhanced, mutually beneficial relationship.
He expressed the hope that this would continue to grow.
Mr. Christian Leffler thanked South Africa for hosting the 11th JCC. He was impressed and encouraged by
the commitment displayed by both parties and thanked all those involved in taking forward the cooperation
between South Africa and the EU. He described the outcomes of the JCC as rich and fruitful, and that they
would also make a positive contribution to making the forthcoming SA-EU Summit a success.
DELEGATION LIST FOR THE 11TH SA-EU JOINT COOPERATION COUNCIL
15 SEPTEMBER 2010, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
Department of International Relations and Cooperation
1.
Dr. Ayanda NTSALUBA, Director-General
2.
Amb. Rapulane MOLEKANE, Deputy Director-General, Europe
3.
Mr Jan VAN VOLLENHOVEN, Chief Director, European Organisations
4.
Mr Marc JÜRGENS, Deputy Director, European Organisations
5.
Mr Gareth REES, Deputy Director, European Organisations
6.
Ms Suhayfa ZIA, Deputy Director, Sub Directorate Climate Change and Population
7.
Ms Marcella MCMENAMIN, Directorate European Organisations
8.
Mr Andrew ADAMS, Directorate European Organisations
9.
Ms Shumail ASHRAF, Directorate European Organisations
10.
Mr Daniël DERCKSEN, Directorate European Organisations
11.
Mr Shari CUPIDO, Directorate European Organisations
12.
Mr Simosihle RADEBE, Directorate European Organisations
13.
Ms Nuria GIRALT, Directorate Humanitarian Affairs
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
14.
Mr Günter MÜLLER, Deputy Director, International Trade
Department of Home Affairs
15.
Mr Cecil SOLS, Chief Director, International Relations
16.
Modiri MATTHEWS, Chief Director
17.
Mr Shiko MAPONYA, SAO
Department of Environmental Affairs
18.
Mr Zaheer FAKIR, Chief Policy Advisor
19.
Ms Noluthanso Vithi
Department of Health
20.
Mr Percy MAHLATHI, Deputy Director General
21.
Dr Nat KHAOLE, Director
22.
Ms Nelly MALEFETSO, Director
Department of Communication
23.
Mr Themba PHIRI, Chief Director, Presidential National Commission on Information Society
and Development
National Treasury
24.
Mr Robin TOLI, Chief Director, International Development Cooperation
25.
Ms Seema NARAN, Director, International Development Cooperation
SARS
26.
Mr Dumisani NYALUNGA, Specialist
Department of Science and Technology
27.
Mr Mmboneni MUOFHE, Chief Director, International Resources
28.
Ms Thabisa MBUNGWANA, Director, Strategic Partnerships
Department of Transport
29.
Adv. Nosipo SOBEKWA, Chief Director, Maritime Transport
30.
Mr Vuwani NDWAMATO, Director, Civil Aviation
31.
Ms Musandiwa NETSIFHEFHE, Deputy Director, Civil Aviation
32.
Mr Chuma MPAHLWA, Deputy Director , Maritime
Department of Trade and Industry
33.
Mr Victor MASHABELA, Chief Director, Bilateral Trade Relations
34.
Mr Sandile TYINI, Director, European Union
35.
Ms Mankaleme LETSWELO, Assistant Director
Department of Higher Education & Training
36.
Mr Gareth MACQUELA, Deputy Director
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
37.
Mr Ndaba John MAKHUBELE, Chief Director, International Legal Relations
38.
Ms Nthateng MATIMA, Deputy Director
39.
Mr KD MARIVATE, Director
Department of Energy
40.
Mr Ompi APHANE, Acting Deputy Director General
41.
Ms Nolitha MPOZA, Deputy Director
42.
Mr Robert PKUPHELI, Deputy Director
43.
Ms/Mr Mongorosi MOALUSI, Energy Officer
Department of Social Development
44.
Mr Edzi RAMAITE, Director
45.
Ms Innocentia MAKHANYA, Deputy Director
EUROPEAN UNION
General Secretariat of the European Union Council
1. Mr Rudi BRIEVEN, Representative President Van Rompuy and chair Africa Working Group on
behalf of HR Ashton
2. Mr Peter CLAUSEN, Member EU Council Policy Unit, Southern Africa
DG Development
3. Mr Christian LEFFLER, Deputy Director General Development and Relations with ACP states
4. Ms Claudia Wiedey NIPPOLD, Head of Unit Southern Africa, European Commission
5. Mr Lluis NAVARRO, International Relations Officer
DG Agriculture
6. Ms Anna SAARELA, International Relations Officer
DG Environment
7. Mr Magnus GISLEV, Policy officer
DG Trade
8. Mr Carlos BERMEJO COSTA, Trade Relations SADC
EU Delegation to SA
9. Amb Lodewijk BRIËT, Head of Delegation
10. Axel POUGIN DE LA MAISONNEUVE, Head of POETIC section
11. Mr Richard YOUNG, Head of Operations
12. Mr Konstautinos BERDOS, Development Cooperation
13. Mr Rui NOZES, Counsellor
14. Mr Igor DRIESMANS, Political officer
15. Ms Natalija DOLYA, Economic and Trade
Member States
16. Mr Juha SAVOLCINEN, First Secretary, Finland
17. Mr Stephaul OLIME, Counsellor, Germany
18. Ambassador Elio Menzione, Italy
19. Ms Sandra Pellegrom, Netherlands
20. Ambassador J MUTTON, Belgium
21. Ambassador Peter TEJLER, Sweden
22. Ms Laterina CEPELKOVA, Czech Republic
European Investment Bank
23. Mr Alfredo ABAD, Head of Mission
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ANNEX A
Draft Agenda
Agenda
11th Meeting of the SA–EU Joint Cooperation Council
Pretoria, Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Formal session:
1.
Opening remarks - Lead SA
2.
Adoption of the Draft Agenda - Lead SA
3.
Adoption of the minutes of the 10th meeting of the JCC - Lead EU
4.
Consideration of Progress and Reports on EU-South Africa Cooperation
i.
5.
Development – Lead EU
ii.
iii.
Trade – Lead SA
Customs – Lead SA
iv.
v.
vi.
Science and Technology – Lead SA
Space – Lead EU
ICT – Lead EU
vii.
viii.
ix.
Environmental Cooperation – Lead EU
Energy – Lead EU
Transport – Lead SA
x.
xi.
xii.
Education & Training – Lead SA
Employment & Social Affairs – Lead SA
Health – Lead SA
xiii.
xiv.
Migration – Lead EU
Crime & Justice – Lead SA
Closing remarks – Lead SA