Press Release (96)111 8th August 1996

Secretary General of NATO to visit Sarajevo The Secretary General of NATO, Dr. Javier Solana, will visit Sarajevo on 12th August 1996 to underscore NATO's support for the September elections and to discuss with IFOR Commanders and leaders of the Parties the preparations for these elections and their ongoing efforts to implement the Peace Accord. He will be accompanied by General George A. Joulwan, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). The Secretary General and SACEUR will be welcomed by COMIFOR, Admiral Joseph Lopez. They will meet with leaders of the Parties, the Deputy High Representative Mr. Michael Steiner, the OSCE Mission Chief Ambassador Robert Frowick and with representatives of civilian agencies working to implement the Peace Accord. Press Advisory During the visit, there will be two media opportunities: 12:30 Sarajevo, Presidency News conference 17:00 Sarajevo, Airport Press Opportunity The programme may be subject to change. For further information, please contact the NATO Press and Media Service in Brussels (tel: int'l 1-32-2-707 50 41).