Press Release (2001)033 8 March 2001

Visit to NATO by the Foreign Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1), Dr. Srgjan Kerim, Friday 9 March 2001 The Foreign Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Srgjan Kerim, will visit NATO Headquarters on Friday, 9 March. He will participate in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (19+1) with the Permanent Representatives of the North Atlantic Council. MEDIA ADVISORY Programme of the visit 10:00 Arrival of Foreign Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Srgjan Kerim at NATO Headquarters - Open coverage in the Main entrance 10:30 The Minister meets with the Permanent Representatives to the North Atlantic Council Approx 12:00 Foreign Minister Srgjan Kerim meets the press in the Main entrance - Open coverage Accreditation Journalists wishing to cover the visit of the Foreign Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will be allowed into the NATO premises on presentation of a NATO accreditation pass or a valid press pass. Enquiries General press arrangements: Mr. F. Le Blévennec + 32 (0)2 707 50 38 Films, video, TV, radio: Mr. G. De Brouwer + 32 (0)2 707 50 49 Photos: Mr. A.J. Soares + 32 (0)2 707 50 46 Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name

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