Media Programme for State Visit to South Africa by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, 30 - 31 March 2006

Thursday, 30 March 2006

12h00 Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Venue : VIP Lounge
(between Domestic and International Terminals)
Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town

(Accreditation required - please RSVP!)

Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

Arrival of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Media in attendance for photo opportunity


Friday, 31 March 2006

07h30 Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at Tuynhuys

Venue : Tuynhuys
Cape Town

(Accreditation required - please RSVP!)

(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
David Hlabane on 082 561 9428

08h30 Arrival of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

To be received by President Thabo Mbeki

Media in attendance

Bilateral discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

10h00 Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by President Thabo Mbeki and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Venue : Tuynhuys
Cape Town

(Accreditation required - please RSVP!)

(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
David Hlabane on 082 561 9428

10h50 Joint press conference

12h00 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address Parliament

19h00 Media arrive for photo opportunity ahead of official dinner hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Venue : Tuynhuys
Cape Town

(Accreditation required - please RSVP!)

(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

Contact : Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587
David Hlabane on 082 561 9428

19h30 Official dinner hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Media in attendance for photo opportunity and toast remarks


Saturday, 1 April 2006

12h00 President Abbas to pay courtesy call on former President Nelson Mandela

Venue : Johannesburg

For further information contact Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

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29 March 2006

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