Press
Statement
13 Oct. 1998
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Press Statement
NATO-Russia Permanent Joint Council Meeting At Ambassadorial Level
13 October 1998
The NATO-Russia Permanent Joint Council (PJC) at Ambassadorial level met for
an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, 13 October 1998 at NATO Headquarters to
discuss the situation in Kosovo.
The NATO side informed about its decision to issue an Activation Order
(ACTORD)
for the limited air response and the phased air operation, underlining its
determination to help put an end to the intolerable humanitarian situation
in Kosovo and to support ongoing efforts aimed at a political solution.
In reply, Russia reiterated its firm commitment to pursue a political
settlement.
NATO and Russia continue to support the aim of securing a political solution
to the crisis and to avert a humanitarian catastrophe.
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