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(97)76

18 June 1997


Farewell to General Joulwan

26 June 1997

General George A. Joulwan, Supreme Allied Commander Europe will be handing over command at SHAPE shortly. The North Atlantic Council will bid farewell to General Joulwan at a short ceremony at NATO Headquarters on Thursday, 26th June 1997. The Secretary General of NATO, Dr. Javier Solana, on behalf of the North Atlantic Council, will present the NATO Medal to him on that occasion. The ceremony will take place outside the main entrance to NATO Headquarters.

MEDIA ADVISORY

Order Of Events

12.20 Honour Guard and band take up position.
12.30 Guests arrive.
12.45 NATO Secretary General, Chairman of the Military Committee and General Joulwan arrive. General salute.
12.47 Inspection of Honour Guard.
12.55 Presentation of NATO Medal to General Joulwan.
13.00 Address by NATO Secretary General, Dr. Javier Solana.
13.05 General salute. End of ceremony.

If the weather is inclement, the ceremony will take place inside NATO Headquarters.

Enquiries

General Press arrangements: Mr. B. Van de Voorde (+ 32-2) 707 43 28
Video, TV, Radio : Mr. G. De Brouwer (+ 32-2) 707 50 49
Photos : Mr. A. Soares (+ 32-2) 707 50 46


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