The South African Embassy in Thailand will be leading the delegation to the Province of KwaZulu-Natal from 18-22 September 2011. This delegation is a follow-up to meetings between MEC Mabuyakhulu, the SA Embassy: Thailand and the South African - Thai Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok. As such, the delegation has expressed interest in exploring and visiting various projects and opportunities for investment and trade within the province. The targeted sectors include chemicals, paper, plastics, construction and renewable energy to name but a few.

The Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal team will conduct tours and site visits with the delegation, highlighting KwaZulu-Natal's competitive advantages and promoting the province as the premier investment destination and leader in export trade.

Both the Province and Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal have worked very closely with the SA Embassy: Thailand and the South African - Thai Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok.

For further information about TIKZN and its involvement with the Thai delagation, please contact Mr Claude Jerome Pretorius, Destination Marketing Manager, Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal on (031) 368 9600 or email claude@tikzn.co.za . Alternatively you can visit our website at www.tikzn.co.za

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Submitted on behalf of Zamo Gwala, CEO at Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Person: Perusha Naicker
Position: Communications Officer
Tel: 27 31 368 9600
Cell: 083 778 5032
Fax: 086 500 9862
Email: perusha@tikzn.co.za