Media Programme for Incoming Visit United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, 13 - 15 March 2006

Monday, 13 March 2006

08h00 Arrival of media for photo opportunity on arrival of United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan in South Africa

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

(Please present press cards)

Contact: Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587

Arrival of United Nations Secretary-General and delegation

Media in attendance for photo opportunity

Tuesday, 14 March 2006

10h00 Arrival of media ahead of official welcoming ceremony in honour of United Nations Secretary-General at Tuynhuys

Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town

(Please present press cards)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

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

11h00 Arrival of United Nations Secretary-General ahead of official arrival ceremony

To be received by President Thabo Mbeki

Media in attendance

11h20 Bilateral discussions between President Thabo Mbeki and United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan

11h30 Arrival of media ahead of joint press conference by President Thabo Mbeki and United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Venue: Tuynhuys
Cape Town

(Please present press cards)
(Media to arrive through visitors centre, 120 Plein Street)

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

12h30 Joint press conference

14h00 United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to address Joint Sitting of Parliament

19h00 Media arrive for photo opportunity ahead of official dinner hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan

19h30 Official dinner hosted by President Thabo Mbeki in honour of United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Media in attendance for photo opportunity and toast remarks

Wednesday, 15 March 2006

11h00 United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to pay courtesy call on former President Nelson Mandela

12h20 United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to visit the Hector Petersen Memorial

For further information contact Manusha Pillai on 082 389 3587.

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Tshwane
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11 March 2006

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