4 May 2004

NATO’S Highest Military Authority holds meetings at Chiefs of Staff level at NATO Headquarters 5 – 6 May 2004 The following meetings of NATO’s Military Committee at Chiefs of Staff level will take place at NATO Headquarters. This will be the first time the Chiefs of Defence meet with 26 nations. Wednesday 5 May The 14th meeting of the Military Committee in Chiefs of Staff Session with Ukraine (NATO-UKR MC/CS). The 14th meeting of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Military Committee in Chiefs of Staff Session (EAPMC/CS). The 4th meeting of the NATO-Russia Council – Military Representatives in Chiefs of Staff Session (NRC-MR/CS). Wednesday 5 May and Thursday 6 May The 149th meeting of the Military Committee in Chiefs of Staff Session. Media opportunities (photo/film only) The media is invited to take photo coverage of the opening of each session. Mrs. Dehaes will meet the media pool at the press counter at the specific date/times listed below. Wednesday 5 May 0830 hrs: to cover the opening of the NATO-UKR MC/CS meeting. 1030 hrs: to cover the opening of the EAPMC/CS. 1400 hrs: to cover the opening of the NRC-MR/CS meeting. 1545 hrs: to cover the opening of the MC/CS meeting. Press Conference General Harald Kujat, Chairman of the Military Committee will debrief on all meetings during a Press Conference on Thursday, 06 May 04 at 1700 hours in the Brosio Conference Room. Accreditation Journalists wishing to cover these photo opportunities and and/or attend the press conference will be allowed into NATO HQ on presentation of a NATO accreditation pass or a valid press pass. Enquiries General press arrangements Mrs. Karen Dehaes Public Information Officer, IMS. Tel: 02 707 5423 TV-Radio Mr George De Brouwer Tel: 02 707 5049 Photo Office Mr. Armando Soares Tel: 02 707 5046