Press Release (97)110 19 Sept. 1997

Visit by the Latvian Prime Minister, Mr. Guntars Krasts, to NATO on 24 September INFORMATION The Latvian Prime Minister, Mr. Guntars Krasts, will visit NATO Headquarters on Wednesday, 24 September. He will meet the Secretary General, Dr. Javier Solana, and Permanent Representatives on the North Atlantic Council. The visit will begin at 14:30. Prime Minister Krasts' departure is expected at 16:10. MEDIA ADVISORY PROGRAMME OF THE VISIT 14:25 NATO main entrance. Arrival of Mr. Krasts. Open coverage on a first-come, first-served basis. 14:30 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. 15:00 Room 1: North Atlantic Council session. Introductory remarks by the Secretary General, followed by reply by Prime Minister Krasts. Coverage of the beginning of the meeting by a restricted pool. 16:00 NATO main entrance. Meeting with the press. Departure of the Prime Minister of Latvia at around 16:10. Open coverage. ACCREDITATION Journalists wishing to cover the visit of the Latvian Prime Minister 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 50 44 Films, Video, TV, Radio : Mr. G. De Brouwer + 32.2. 707 50 49 Photos : Mr. A. Soares + 32.2. 707 50 46