Public Information Adviser International Military Staff Press Release 009.98 23 June 1998

The Chairman of the Military Committee pays official visits to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan General Klaus Naumann, Chairman of the Military Committee, Nato's highest military authority, will officially visit the four countries from 28 June to 3 July 1998. In the course of the visits he will meet with high-ranking political and military officials of the host countries. Notes for the media Sunday 28 June Arrival at Astana/Kazakhstan Monday 29 June Press Conference at Astana Arrival at Bishkek/Kyrgyzstan Tuesday 30 June Press Conference at Bishkek Arrival at Tashkent/Uzbekistan Thursday 2 July Arrival at Ashgabad/Turkmenistan Friday 3 July Press Conference at Ashgabad The programme of visits is subject to change. For further detailed information, please turn to the Public Information Advisor, International Military Staff, Tel 707 5422, prior to departure.