Press Release (96)136 2 October 1996

Visit by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, General Aleksander Lebed, to NATO on 7 October 1996 Information The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, General Aleksander Lebed, will visit NATO Headquarters on Monday, 7 October 1996. He will meet the Secretary General, Dr. Javier Solana, Permanent Representatives to the North Atlantic Council, and the Chairman of the Military Committee, General Klaus Naumann. The visit will begin at 10:30. General Lebed s departure is expected at around 16:45. MEDIA ADVISORY Programme of the visit 10:25 NATO main entrance. Arrival of General Lebed. Open coverage on a first-come, first-served basis. 10:30 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. 12:15 Meeting with the Chairman of the Military Committee, General Klaus Naumann, in his office. Coverage of the beginning of the meeting by a restricted pool. 15:00 Secretary General s Conference Room: Meeting with Permanent Representatives to the North Atlantic Council. Coverage of the beginning of the meeting by restricted pool. 16:30 NATO main entrance. Meeting with the press. Departure of General Lebed at around 16:45. Open coverage Accreditation Journalists wishing to cover General Lebed s visit 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, 32.2.728 5044 Video, TV, Radio Mr. G. De Brouwer, 32.2.728 5049 Photos Mr .A.J. Soares, 32.2.728 5046