Ambassador Sooklal made a commitment to keep Mr Sturdy in the loop and meet with him to present an update. Ambassador Sooklal indicated that Commissioner de Gucht's presence was due to South Africa's insistence that he attend since Dr Davies, South African Minister of Trade and Industry, would be at the Summit. The Namibian Trade Minister met with Commissioner De Gucht and reported to the region the flexible and giving mood. That report was promising, since parties met for a full session a year ago.