Press Release (2001) 013 1 February 2001

Foreign Ministers Meetings Budapest, Hungary, 29-30 May 2001 1. Information Meetings at Foreign Ministers level of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) and between NATO Foreign Ministers and the Foreign Ministers of Partner Countries will be held in Budapest on 29-30 May 2001 . The meetings will take place in the Budapest Convention Centre(BCC) which is located in Buda. The media centre will be located in the Cultural Centre of the Twelfth District Municipality building, 1124, Budapest Csörsz u.18, within walking distance of the BCC. 2. Accreditation and security checks Applications for accreditation should be made before 18 May 2001, using the attached form which should be returned to the following addresses: For media representatives based outside Hungary: Mr. François Le Blévennec NATO Press and Media Service B-1110 Brussels Belgium Tel. +32 (0)2 707 50 38 Fax +32 (0)2 707 50 57 e-mail: press@hq.nato.int For media representatives based in Hungary: Mr. Gábor Lihr NATO FM meeting Media Manager Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Room 306 Nagy Imre Tér 4 1027 Budapest Hungary Tel. +36 (0)1 201 8538 Fax +36 (0)1 355 2573 e-mail : glihr@kum.hu A letter of recommendation with the official stamp of the news organisation and signed by the editor should be attached to the request for accreditation form. Press passes previously applied for will be available for collection from 12.00 hours on Saturday, 26 May at the Media Accreditation Centre, located in the Cultural Centre of the Twelfth District Municipality building, 1124, Budapest Csörsz u.18. An ID card or passport and a press card (or letter of accreditation from a recognized media organization) should be presented and must be shown at any time upon request of security personnel. All media representatives are informed that security personnel at the Media Centre will examine and may test equipment and personal effects carried onto the site. To avoid delays, media representatives are requested to arrive with sufficient time to clear the security checks. Television or radio broadcasters, wire services and photo agencies with bulky equipment are particularly urged to move most of it into the Media Centre as early as possible. 3. Media Centre The Media Centre staffed by NATO and Hungarian personnel will be located in the Cultural Centre of the Twelfth District Municipality building, Opening hours for the Media Centre are: Monday, 28 May 09:00 - 24:00 hours Tuesday, 29 May 06:00 - 24:00 hours Wednesday, 30 May 06:00 - 20:00 hours The Media Centre will be equipped with adequate workspace, communications and transmission facilities. Television and radio offices will be made available upon request to the host broadcasters, Hungarian Television and Hungarian Radio. For specific questions regarding television or radio facilities please contact: Television Radio Mrs. Ildik Glos Mrs. Annamria Bnlaki Tel: +36(0)1 373 4622 Tel: +36(0)1 328 8706 Fax: +36(0)1 373 4471 Fax: +36(0)1 328 7004 e-mail: unicoord@mtv.hu e-mail: banlakian@iroda.radio.hu 4. News conferences and press briefings News conferences and press briefings will take place in the Media Centre. 5. Transport - Parking - Visas Media representatives are advised to use their own means of transportation to and from the airport. Private parking will not be available adjacent to the Media Centre. Please check with the nearest Hungarian embassy or consulate regarding visa requirements. 6. Accommodation Media representatives are advised to book their hotel rooms as soon as possible through: Ms Andrea Horvath Malév Air Tours Budapest 1367 P.O. box 122 Hungary Tel: +36 (0)1 428 28 28 Fax: +44 (0)1 428 28 56 e-mail: horvath.andrea@malev.hu PAYMENTS Visa, Master Card, Amex and Diners Club credit cards will be accepted for payment. Currency exchange is available throughout the downtown area. 7. Programme and pools The final programme of the meeting will be provided upon accreditation. Media events will begin on 29 May 2001. Requests for pool cards for media events should be made at the Information Desk in the Media Centre. 8. Enquiries Mr François Le Blévennec NATO Press and Media Service B-1110 Brussels Belgium Tel: +32 (0)2 707 50 38 Fax : +32 (0)2 707 50 57 e-mail: press@hq.nato.int Mr. Gábor Lihr NATO FM meeting Media Manager Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Room 306 Nagy Imre Tér 4 1027 Budapest Hungary Tel. +36 (0)1 201 8538 Fax +36 (0)1 355 2573 e-mail : glihr@kum.hu 9. Attachments Accreditation form (.PDF/15KB) Hotel booking form and list of hotels (.PDF/20KB)