Press Release (2002)101 4 Sep. 2002

Commemorative ceremony to be held at NATO Headquarters on Wednesday, 11 September 2002 A tribute will be paid to the victims of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington at a commemorative ceremony which will take place at NATO Headquarters on Wednesday, 11 September 2002. Staff members of NATO Delegations, the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council missions, Liaison Offices, Mediterranean Dialogue countries, as well as the International Staff and the International Military Staff will attend the ceremony. MEDIA ADVISORY Coverage and Programme Media coverage is strictly limited to the ceremony. 13:30 NATO Site entrance is closed. Media representatives who wish to cover thecommemorative ceremony will not be admitted onto the site after 13:30. 14:20 Start of the Ceremony Remarks by the Secretary General of NATO, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen Remarks by the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, The Hon. R. Nicholas Burns Prayer of Remembrance Laying of wreaths Minute of silence Raising of NATO and U.S. flags 14:50 End of the Ceremony Accreditation Media representatives will be accredited at the NATO Site entrance on presentation of a valid press card. Parking Media representatives will be allowed to park their vehicle on the "East" Parking lot, just outside the NATO Site entrance. Enquiries Press arrangements: Mr. François Le Blévennec. Tel: + 32 (0)2 707 50 38 Television / Radio: Mr. Georges De Brouwer. Tel: + 32 (0)2 707 50 49 Photos: Mr. Armando Soares. Tel: + 32 (0)2 707 50 46

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