The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Egypt is honoured to invite you to attend a press conference to be held by UNHCR's High Commissioner, Mr. Filippo Grandi, on the occasion of his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Time: Thursday 20 October 2016, , starting at 18:00 – ending at 19:00

Location: Marriott Zamalek Cairo, Verdi Salon, 2nd floor of the Palace

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The UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi, will be visiting Egypt starting on Wednesday 19 to Saturday 22 October, to discuss the refugee situation in Egypt, the Middle East and North Africa.

During his visit to Cairo, Mr. Grandi will meet high-level Egyptian officials, the Secretary Generalof the League of Arab States, and UNHCR partners. Mr. Grandi will also have the opportunity to meet with refugees to learn more about their situation in Egypt.

For more details on the visit of the High Commissioner, please contact UNHCR's Public Information Unit in Egypt:

Tarik Argaz, Public Information officer, 01283579832

Marwa Hashem, Assistant Public Information officer,01221912664

Distributed by APO on behalf of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).