Public Information Adviser International Military Staff Press Release 005.97 12 Nov. 1997

Euro-Atlantic Partnership Military Committee to meet in permanent session for the first time The Euro-Atlantic Partnership Military Committee (EAPMC) in Permanent Session will meet at NATO Headquarters for the first time on Thursday, 13 November 1997 at 0930 hours. Including all 16 NATO member countries there are presently 44 EAPC members. All nations have been invited to send their Military Representatives. General Klaus Naumann, the Chairman of the Military Committee (NATO's highest military authority), will chair the meeting. The agenda will cover information and discussion on the situation in the Former Yugoslavia and peace support operations, and updates on NATO's internal and external adaptation process will be provided to participants. In addition, further work will be done on the preliminary agenda for the upcoming EURO-ATLANTIC PARTNERSHIP Military Committee meeting at Chief of Staff Level, which will take place on 4 December 1997. ENQUIRIES Colonel Frank Salis +32-2-707 5422 Copy to Members of the Political Committee, IS/PA, SDL T Action Officer Colonel F Salis, PIA (IMS/5422)