THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
Question: 459
Mr R A Lees (DA-KZN) to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry:
(1) Whether his department has considered using the Romanian port as
a gateway for exports to Europe; if not, why not; if so, what
are the relevant details;
(2) whether there are any plans to enter into discussions with the
Romanian authorities in this regard; if not, what is the
position in this regard; if so, what are the advantages of this
port of entry;
(3) whether any discussions have taken place with the Romanian
authorities; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so,
what are the relevant details;
(4) whether any discussions have taken place with South African
industrialists in this regard; if not, why not; if so, what were
the outcomes of the discussions?CW568E
Reply:
(1) The dti is currently engaged in a feasibility study regarding
use of Romanian facilities for trade. A technical visit is
planned for end November in this regard.
(2) and (3) Preliminary discussions have been held at officialsâ level
with the Embassy in Pretoria, and will be continued in
detail with relevant authorities during the planned visit
end November.
(4) The outcome of the visit will provide a basis for engagement
with relevant stakeholders in South Africa.