Press Release

UN SECRETARY-GENERAL VISITS PORT OF BEIRUT

19 December 2021

  • Beirut, 19 December 2021 - The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, will be visiting the Port of Beirut on Monday 20 December at 10:15 AM to pay tribute to the victims of the Beirut Port blast.

The media is invited for a photo opportunity and for filming. There will be no press stakeout.

Members of the media are kindly requested to:  

  1. Arrive at least 45 minutes ahead.
  2. Show Press ID card and national identification card.
  3. Carry validated vaccination certificates.
  4. Wear a mask at all times and apply -to the extent possible- the established COVID19 public health social measures, including social distancing and hand sanitizing.

Follow the UN Secretary-General on Twitter and Instagram at @antonioguterres

 

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United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
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