Press Release (2006)046 3 May 2006

Visit to NATO by H. E. Mr. Taro Aso, Foreign Minister of Japan, 4 may 2006 The Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr. Taro Aso, will visit the NATO Headquarters on Thursday, 4 May 2006. He will meet with the Secretary General, Mr. Jaap de Hopp Scheffer and will address the North Atlantic Council. MEDIA ADVISORY 14:25 Arrival of Mr. Taro Aso at Main Entrance – open coverage - photo opportunity 14:30 Bilateral meeting with the Secretary General (restricted pool) 15:00 Meeting with the North Atlantic Council (restricted pool) 15:50 Point de presse – Main Entrance – open coverage The programme of the visit is subject to change. For further information, please contact the NATO Press and Media Service at tel: + 32 2 707 50 41, fax: + 32 2 707 50 57.

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