Press Release (2006)146 16 Nov. 2006

Visit to NATO of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar Background Istanbul Cooperation Initiative The Emir of Qatar H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al -Thani, will visit NATO Headquarters on Friday 17 November 2006. He will meet with H.E. the Secretary General of NATO, Mr. Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and they will have a joint press point following their meeting. Media Advisory 12:00 - 12.30 The Emir of Qatar arrives at NATO Headquarters (open coverage) 15.40 The Emir of Qatar and the NATO Secretary General jointly meet the press For further information, please contact the NATO Press and Media Service at tel: +32 (0)2 707 50 41, fax: +32 (0)2 707 50 57.

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