At the invitation of Prime Minister Norov Altankhuyag, the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe, is making a state visit to Mongolia. Deputy President Motlanthe will land at 18.30 at Chinggis Khaan airport in Mongolia. The state visit by the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa will begin officially on Thursday October 31st.

During the state visit Deputy Prime Minister Motlanthe will have official talks with the Prime Minister of Mongolia, N.Altankhuyag. The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Motlanthe will also be received by the Speaker of Parliament, Z.Enkhbold.

Mongolia and the Republic of South Africa established diplomatic relations in 1994. This is the first state level visit from the Republic of South Africa to Mongolia.