ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TO MEET
WITH MINISTER OF INTERIOR OF AFGHANISTAN

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Attorney General John Ashcroft will meet with the Afghan Minister of Interior, Younis Qanooni, today,FRIDAY, May 17, 2002 at 11:45a.m. ET. A photo opportunity will be available prior to the closed meeting.

WHAT: Photo-Op with Attorney General Ashcroft and Afghan Minister of Interior Younis Qanooni

WHEN: TODAY, Friday, May 17, 2002 11:45 a.m.

WHERE: Attorney General's Conference Room Main Justice

950 Pennsylvania Avenue Room 5137

NOTE: Media interested in covering the event should arrive no earlier than 11:15 a.m. and should enter the Department through the main entrance on Pennsylvania Avenue.

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