Press Release (2001) 135 2 October 2001

Meeting of the Secretary General of NATO, Lord Robertson with the Russian President, Mr. Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday, 3 October 2001 On the occasion of his visit to Brussels, the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Vladimir Putin will meet with the Secretary General of NATO, Lord Robertson, on Wednesday 3 October 2001 at the Palais d'Egmont. MEDIA ADVISORY 14:45 Beginning of the meeting between Lord Robertson and President Putin at the Palais d'Egmont - photo opportunity (very limited pool) 15:50 Joint Point de Presse of Lord Robertson and President Putin - pool Accreditation Journalists wishing to cover the meeting between the Secretary General of NATO and President Putin are asked to contact the NATO Press Service. The number of available pool places is extremely limited due to the constraints of the venue. However, NATO Press Service will provide full live transmission of the point de presse through EBU. It will be available, inter alia, at NATO HQ. Video and audio copies will also be available at NATO HQ. Audio and photo record of the event can be also accessed on the NATO web site. Enquiries General press arrangements: Mr. R.Pszczel 32 2 707 5035 Films, video, TV, radio: Mr. G.de Brouwer 32 2 707 5049 Photos: Mr. A. J. Soares 32 2 707 5046 Additional information concerning the arrangements at the Palais d'Egmont can be obtained at the Press Department of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - please contact Mr. Didier Bloch tel. 32 2 501 80 40 or 32 0464 83 74 92.

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