Post by earl on Feb 14, 2008 17:15:15 GMT
South Africa: Ireland to Collaborate On Heritage Project
On Friday, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will open the African Heritage Project which will extend relations between South Africa and Ireland.
The Irish and South African Heritage Project is based on historical research of bilateral relations that both countries have shared since 1994.
It will extend relations between the two countries, through potential exchange programmes on e-schools, where students from the two countries would participate.
During the event, the National Heritage Council will be completing the documentation of Irish heritage in South Africa and also launch the manuscript.
At the same event, various heritage sites that were built and used by the Irish people in South Africa will also be recognised landmarks of South African heritage.
The launch will take place at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island Museum.
Bi-lateral relations between South Africa and Ireland were strengthened last year following a three-day visit by Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern.
During his visit to the country, Mr Ahern had discussions with South African officials including President Thabo Mbeki and Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka, where the parties agreed to deepen ties.
Topics discussed included economic and political issues within the context of strengthening the North-South dialogue and consolidating the African agenda.
Mr Ahern said relationships between Ireland and South Africa are flourishing and extending into the future.
Ireland was the only EU member state, which did not maintain full diplomatic relations with South Africa prior to 1994, when the Irish Embassy was opened in Pretoria.
On Friday, Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will open the African Heritage Project which will extend relations between South Africa and Ireland.
The Irish and South African Heritage Project is based on historical research of bilateral relations that both countries have shared since 1994.
It will extend relations between the two countries, through potential exchange programmes on e-schools, where students from the two countries would participate.
During the event, the National Heritage Council will be completing the documentation of Irish heritage in South Africa and also launch the manuscript.
At the same event, various heritage sites that were built and used by the Irish people in South Africa will also be recognised landmarks of South African heritage.
The launch will take place at the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island Museum.
Bi-lateral relations between South Africa and Ireland were strengthened last year following a three-day visit by Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern.
During his visit to the country, Mr Ahern had discussions with South African officials including President Thabo Mbeki and Deputy President Mlambo-Ngcuka, where the parties agreed to deepen ties.
Topics discussed included economic and political issues within the context of strengthening the North-South dialogue and consolidating the African agenda.
Mr Ahern said relationships between Ireland and South Africa are flourishing and extending into the future.
Ireland was the only EU member state, which did not maintain full diplomatic relations with South Africa prior to 1994, when the Irish Embassy was opened in Pretoria.