Governor General welcomes the President of the Republic of South Africa

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October 31, 2003OTTAWA – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, will receive His Excellency Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa during his State visit to Canada from November 3 to 5, 2003.The Governor General will participate in the following events with the President during his stay in Ottawa:Monday, November 3 3:30 p.m. – Official welcoming ceremonyThe official arrival ceremony, with military honours, will be held in outside, at the front entrance of Rideau Hall. The Governor General will offer welcoming remarks to which the President will reply.OPEN TO MEDIA – Media are asked to be in place no later than 3:15 p.m. Note to photographers: The State landau will be used. Inclement weather: The ceremony will be held inside.4:30 p.m. – Tree-planting ceremonyThe President will plant a tree on the grounds of Rideau Hall in commemoration of his visit to Canada. The tree is a white spruce that will be planted near the Inukshuk.OPEN TO MEDIA – Media are asked to be in place by 4:15 p.m. 8:00 p.m. – State dinnerThe Governor General will host a State dinner in honour of the President on the occasion of his visit to Canada.OPEN TO MEDIA – Media may cover the remarks and toasts at the beginning of the dinner. Media are asked to be in place no later than 7:45 p.m.-30-Media information Rideau Hall Press Office (613) 993-8157 or (613) 998-7280 www.gg.ca Kim Cross Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (613) 995-1874

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