The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) wishes to advise the media that they may collect accreditation cards at 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, Cape Town, for the meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations between 09h00–17h00 on 31 May 2023.

The accreditation cards will be issued subject to the production of a valid ID/passport and a press card.

For broadcasters, please note that there is no parking for OB vans at the venue. It is recommended that a wireless live feed be used.

The media programme is as follows:

Thursday, 1 June 2023

14h00 – Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations (media to cover opening remarks)

17h20 – Joint Press Conference

Friday, 2 June 2023

10h00 – Meeting of Friends of BRICS Foreign Ministers (media to cover opening remarks)

Enquiries: Nelson Kgwete, +27 76 431 3078

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

OR Tambo Building

460 Soutpansberg Road

Rietondale

Pretoria

0084