Public Information Adviser International Military Staff Press Release 004.97 20 Oct. 1997

Visit to NATO by Colonel-General Anatoly Kvashnin, Chief of the Russian Federation Armed Forces General Staff 23 October 1997 Colonel-General A Kvashnin, Chief of the Russian Federation Armed Forces General Staff, will visit NATO Headquarters on 23 October 1997. He is invited by General Klaus Naumann, the Chairman of the Millitary Committee, NATO's highest military authority. MEDIA ADVISORY 08.40 Arrival at NATO Headquarters, Main Entrance Open Coverage Welcome by General K. Naumann 08.45 Office call on Chairman Military Committee No coverage 09.45 Office call on Dr. Javier Solana, Secretary General of NATO No coverage 10.15 Briefings by International Military Staff No coverage 11.30 Address by Colonel-General Kvashnin to a Special Military Committee (in Permanent Session) meeting Pool Coverage 14.00 Departure for SHAPE, Mons (Belgium) No coverage Accreditation Journalists wishing to cover the visit will be allowed into the NATO premises on presentation of a NATO accreditation pass or a valid press pass. Enquiries General press arrangements: Colonel Frank Salis +32-2-707 5422 Video, TV, Radio: Mr. Georges de Brouwer +32-2-707 5049 Photos: Mr. Armando Soares +32-2-707-5046