International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Sue van Der Merwe will on Monday, 26 October 2009 host a reception to commemorate United Nations (UN) Day.
The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on 24 October 1945 has been celebrated as UN Day since 1948. This is to make known the aims and achievements of the United Nations Organisation.
UN Day is an opportunity for nations to reaffirm their faith in the principles and the purpose of the United Nations Charter and celebrate the goals and achievements of the organisation.
Media is invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 26 October 2009
Venue: Burgers Park Hotel, Van der Walt and Minnaar Street, Pretoria
Media is advised to arrive at 12h15.
Media programme
12h30: Arrival of Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe
12h50: Keynote address by Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe
13h00: Response by UN Resident Coordinator, Dr Agostinho Zacarias
13h15: Media photo opportunity
(Please present press cards)
(Please RSVP)
RSVPs:
Nthabiseng Ramatshela
Cell: 082 675 0893
E-mail: ramatshelaj@foreign.gov.za
Issued by: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
23 October 2009
Source: Sapa
