Address by Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe on the occasion of the UN Day

You are cordially invited to attend a reception addressed by the Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation Sue Van Der Merwe on the occasion of the UN Day. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has hosted a reception every year for the past 7 years to commemorate UN Day and to highlight the importance of multilateralism and the United Nations for South Africa. This year, UN Day is commemorated as South Africa prepares to take up a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for a second term.

The occasion will be graced by the presence of the UN Resident Coordinator Dr Agostinho Zacarais.

The said event will take place as follows:

Date: 25 October 2010

Venue: OR Tambo Building

Time: 12h00

NOTE: MEDIA SHOULD ARRIVE AT 11H30

For further inquiries you are at liberty to contact Malusi Mogale on 0826750380.

Issued by Department of International Relations and Cooperation

OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
Rietondale

24 October 2010