South Africa / President Kgalema Motlanthe to host United Nations secretary general for political discussions at the presidential guest house

 

 

South Africa / President Kgalema Motlanthe to host United Nations secretary general for political discussions at the presidential guest house

 

PRETORIA, South Africa, February 24, 2009/African Press Organization (APO)/ — President Kgalema Motlanthe will tomorrow, Wednesday 25 February 2009, host the United Nations Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki-Moon, for political discussions at the Presidential Guest House.

During his visit to the Union Buildings, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and President Kgalema Motlanthe are expected to discuss among others:

• African developments including developments in Zimbabwe, DRC, Sudan, Somalia, Madagascar
  
• The Middle East situation.
  
• the Durban Review Conference on Racism, Xenophobia and Related intolerances,
  
• global financial crisis,
  
• climate change,
  
• as well as the reform of the UN system
  

MEDIA PROGRAMME

8h00  

 

Arrival of media for a photo opportunity at the commencement of the meeting between President Kgalema Motlanthe and Mr Ban Ki-Moon

 

Venue: Presidential Guesthouse, Bryntirion Estate, Church Street (Gate 9)

 

10h00            

 

Arrival of media for a joint press conference between President Kgalema Motlanthe and Mr Ban Ki-Moon

 

Venue: Presidential Guesthouse, Bryntirion Estate, Church Street (Gate 9)

 

RSVP: David Masango on 084 502 2830 or Terrence Manase on 082 338 6707 or terrence@po.gov.za

 

Enquiries: Thabo Masebe: Presidential Spokesperson – 082 410 8087

 

 

 

SOURCE : The Presidency, South Africa