Western Cape Trade Mission

INVITATION TO ACCOMPANY PREMIER HELEN ZILLE ON AN OUTWARD MISSION TO THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, THE STATE OF QATAR AND THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 10 DEC TO 15 DEC 2010

The Premier of the Western Cape Provincial Government, Ms Helen Zille accompanied by the Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Gerrit van Rensburg, and the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Mr. Alan Winde will embark on an official visit to the Gulf Region from 10^th to 15^th December 2010.

The outward mission will commence in Saudi Arabia (10^th - 12^th December), Qatar (13^th December) and will be concluded in the UAE (14^th – 15^th December).

Wesgro is the official investment and trade promotion agency for the Western Cape, funded by the Western Cape Provincial Government and the City of Cape Town and mandated to attract investment into the province. The Agency promotes exports and markets the Western Cape as a competitive business location.

In line with the above mandate, Wesgro, on behalf of Premier Zille, cordially extends an invitation to businesses in the Western Cape, to respond to her call to participate in this investment and trade promotion mission. The visit presents an opportunity for Western Cape companies to network, consolidate existing co-operation with Gulf businesses and seek new business opportunities in that region. Companies are encouraged to have project proposals for possible collaboration in specific areas. Kindly be advised that participation on this outward mission would be for the company’s own account.

This drive will essentially be sector-focused and will include government officials and business representatives as follows:

 Should you be interested in further country information, please view the country briefing documents on the Wesgro website

(http://www.wesgro.co.za/exporter/index.php?countries )

 The final programme is subject to confirmation by the Directorate: International Relations in the Department of the Premier. The Directorate will also share with your company proposed flight plans in order to ensure that the delegation arrives at the same time. It would thus be appreciated if you could provide us with the company representative who would likely form part of the delegation, as well as their passport numbers for logistical reasons.

We are pleased to confirm that South African Oil & Gas Alliance has been identified to participate in this outward mission.  We have attached, for your information, a briefing template and an example of a company profile that is required,  (see attached below), should you accept this invitation.  Kindly note that the company profile is requested by the coordinators to arrange a programme that ensures your company meets with the appropriate stakeholders in each country.

As you will note, the travel date is imminent, therefore email confirmation (rsvp@wesgro.co.za) of your intention to participate as well as your company profile, is essential by no later than Monday 08 November 2010.

 Yours sincerely

NILS FLAATTEN

Chief Executive Officer