Press Release (2005)018 15 Feb. 2005

Statement by the Secretary General of Nato on assistance to Indonesia in the aftermath of the Tsunami disaster Following the Indian Ocean Tsunami, NATO has agreed to donate 565 metres of bridge equipment from Alliance stocks to assist in the reconstruction effort in Aceh, Indonesia. This equipment valued at more than 6 million Euros, is being readied for transportation and assembly in the disaster area as soon as possible. This donation has been made in response to a request from the Indonesian Government, and in coordination with the United Nations. The Government of the Netherlands is acting as lead nation for the Alliance in managing this assistance, with support from the United Kingdom. For further information, please contact the NATO Press and Media Service in Brussels, tel.: +32 (0) 2 707 50 41, fax: +32 (0)2 707 50 57 or Mr. Evert Somer in the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Relief Coordination Centre ( tel: +32 2 707 26 76)

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