Press Release (96)90 10 June 1996

Visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Mr. Ljubomir Frchkoski, to NATO on 12 June 1996 Information The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Mr. Ljubomir Frchkoski, will come to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday, 12 June. Mr. Frchkoski will attend a meeting of the North Atlantic Council at which he will declare acceptance of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's Individual Partnership Programme which has been jointly developed by his country and NATO and approved by the North Atlantic Council. The visit will begin at 9:45. Mr. Frchkoski's departure is expected at 10:45. MEDIA ADVISORY Programme of the visit 9:40 NATO main entrance. Arrival of Mr. Frchkoski. Open coverage on a first-come, first-served basis. 9:45 Bilateral meeting with the Secretary General in the Private Office. In view of the limited space available, only a restricted pool will be authorized to cover the beginning of the meeting. 10:15 Room 1: North Atlantic Council Session. Introductory remarks by the Secretary General, followed by reply by Mr. Frchkoski. Presentation of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's Individual Partnership Programme. Coverage within the conference room by a restricted pool. 10:35 NATO main entrance. Meeting with the press. Departure of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia at about 10:45. Accréditation Journalists wishing to cover the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will be allowed into the NATO premises on presentation of a NATO accreditation pass or a valid press pass. Photographers and cameramen wishing to be part of the Restricted Pool should contact Mr. N. Fiorenza. Enquiries General press arrangements: Mr. N.Fiorenza, 32.2.707 5044 Films, Video, TV, Radio: Mr. G. De Brouwer, 32.2.707 5049 Photos: Mr. A-J. Soares, 32.2.707 5046