Media invited to ISAF news briefing Saturday

Brig. Gen. Rodney O. Anderson, Regional Command East (RC-East) Support deputy division commander, will speak about progress in development and governance in RC-East as well as progress since the fall of the Taliban. This will include discussion on education, governmental infrastructure and lines of communication, to include roads and communications technology. General Anderson will also be available to answer questions on the RC-East comprehensive strategy.

Please arrive at the HQ ISAF main gate as early as 11:45 a.m. but no later than 12:30 p.m. for a security check prior to being escorted to the conference location. Late arrivals will not be admitted.

Recording devices will be allowed during the briefing. Those arriving with cell phones and laptop computers will be asked to check them in with security for the duration of the visit to HQ ISAF.

All personnel entering the ISAF compound are subject to X-ray inspection. This procedure is safe for men and women. Those with concerns about this procedure can notify the escort public information officer.

Personal belongings must pass through a scanner or be searched by trained dogs. The scanner is safe for people and items such as medication, food and film.

All news media representatives must hold a valid ISAF press pass and a tazkera or alternatively, a national passport. Registration is held each Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Registration requirements are located on the top right-side of the ISAF Web site.

For further information, please contact the ISAF Public Affairs Office.

Contact Information ISAF Public Affairs Office
Tel: +93 (0)79 51 1155 - Mobile: 0093 (0) 799 55 8291 pressoffice@hq.isaf.nato.int - www.nato.int/isaf/