Press Release (2001)063 11 May 2001

Informal Meeting of Defence Ministers (IM 2001) Naples, Italy, 26 - 27 September 2001 First Media Advisory 1. Information Defence Ministers of NATO will hold an informal meeting in Naples, Italy, on 26 and 27 September 2001 under the chairmanship of the NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen. The Minister of Defence of Italy will host the meeting. The Conference area and the Media Centre will be located in the Palazzo Reale. 2. Accreditation and security checks Applications for accreditation should be made before 15 September 2001, using the attached form (.PDF/14Kb) which should be returned to the following addresses: For media representatives based outside Italy: Mr. François Le Blévennec NATO Press and Media Service B-1110 Brussels Belgium Tel. +32 02 707 50 38 Fax +32 02 707 50 57 e-mail: press@hq.nato.int For media representatives based in Italy: Lt. Col Salvatore Flavio Mucia Stato Maggiore della Difesa Ufficio Publica Informazione 00187 Roma Via XX Settembre,11 Italy Tel. +39 06 46 91 20 76 Fax +39 06 46 91 27 77 e-mail : pi@smd.difesa.it Press passes previously applied for will be available for collection from 10:00 hours on Sunday, 23 September, at the Media Accreditation Centre. This will be located - Via Parco Castello 6/a - at the bottom of the slope leading to the Media Centre, at the back of Palazzo Reale. A photographic proof of identity (ID card or passport) and an official 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. Access for deliveries only will be from Saturday, 22 September. 3. Media Centre The Media Centre staffed by NATO and Italian personnel will be located in the Saddles of Palazzo Reale. Opening hours for the Media Centre are: Tuesday, 25 September 09:00 - 24:00 hours Wednesday, 26 September 06:00 - 24:00 hours Thursday, 27 September 06:00 - 17:00 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 broadcaster. For specific questions regarding television or radio facilities and broadcast services please contact RAI For Bookings: Technical contact: Ms. Lucia Colafrancesco International production activities RAI 00188 Roma - Largo Villy De Luca, 4 Italy Tel: +39 06 33 17 28 13/00 53 Fax: +39 06 33 17 28 15 e-mail: i.colafrancesco@rai.it eurovision@rai.it Augusto Pacelli RAI Tel: +39 06 33 17 17 05 Fax: +39 06 33 17 301 For specific power and telephone requirements please contact: Colonel BIANCA Stato Maggiore Difesa Reaparto T.E.I. Caserma De Cicco Piazzale Villoresi 1 00143 Roma Italy Tel: + 39 06 46 91 40 18 Fax: + 39 06 46 91 41 84 / 41 86 4. News conferences and press briefings Main news conferences will take place in the Palazzo Reale; national 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 Italian embassy or consulate regarding visa requirements. 6. Accommodation Media representatives are advised to book their hotel rooms direcly as soon as possible. A list of suggested hotels is attached (.PDF/7Kb). 7. Payments Visa, Master Card and Amex credit cards will be accepted for payment. Currency exchange is available throughout the downtown area. 8. Programme and pools The final programme of the meeting will be provided upon accreditation. Media events will begin on 26 September 2001. Requests for pool cards for media events should be made at the Information Desk in the Media Centre. 9. Enquiries - Mr François Le Blévennec NATO Press and Media Service B-1110 Brussels Belgium Tel: +32 02 707 50 38 Fax : +32 02 707 50 57 e-mail: press@hq.nato.int - Lt. Col Salvatore Flavio Mucia Stato Maggiore della Difesa Ufficio Publica Informazione 00187 Roma Via XX Settembre,11 Italy Tel: +39 06 46 91 20 76 Fax: +39 06 46 91 27 77 e-mail : pi@smd.difesa.it 10. Attachments Accreditation form (.PDF/14Kb) List of hotels (.PDF/7Kb)