Press Release (96)142 11 October 1996

Visit By The Slovakian President, Mr. Michal Kovac, To NATO On 17 October 1996 Information The Slovakian President, Mr. Michal Kovac, will visit NATO Headquarters on Thursday, 17 October. He will meet the Secretary General, Dr. Javier Solana, and Permanent Representatives to the North Atlantic Council. The visit will begin at 15:00. President Kovacs departure is expected at 16:45. MEDIA ADVISORY Programme Of The Visit 14:55 NATO main entrance. Arrival of Mr. Kovac. Open coverage on a first-come, first-served basis. 15:00 Meeting with 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. 15:30 Room 1: North Atlantic Council session. Introductory remarks by the Secretary General and the Dean of Council, followed by reply by President Kovac. Coverage of the beginning of the meeting by a restricted pool. 16:30 NATO main entrance. Meeting with the press. Departure of the President of Slovakia at around 16:45. Open coverage. Accreditation Journalists wishing to cover the visit of the Slovakian President 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 Video, TV, Radio: Mr. G. De Brouwer 32.2.707 5049 Photos: Mr. A.J. Soares 32.2.707 5046