Exercise Cooperative Determination 

5-16 November 2001

Baku, Azerbaijan

 

Media Opportunities


 

The Press Information Center is designed to provide timely and accurate information to the public.

There are three scheduled media events; however, media representatives interested in getting additional coverage, interview requests, or wishing to pursue a specific subject should call the Press Information Center and will we try to arrange.

PIC key personnel: Chief of the Press Information Center--Colonel Akben (TU)

Deputy Chief --Lt. Col Jafarov (AZ)

Media operations and plans section chief—Maj. Will Beckman (US).

The details for each media opportunity are listed below.

Opening ceremony: 8 November, Gulistan Palace 5.p.m. to 7 p.m. Media representatives should arrive at the main entrance of the palace no later than 4:30 p.m. Speakers include President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Haydar Aliyev; Colonel General Safar Abiyev, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan; General Oktar Ataman, Commander Joint Command Southeast.

Media Day: 12 November, Exercise site at the military Training and Educational Center, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Media representatives should arrive at the main entrance of the exercise site no later than 8:45 a.m. Media representatives will receive a tour of the exercise facilities. They weill also meet participants from the multinational brigade, the directing staff, and the medical clinic.

Closing ceremony: 16 November Gulistan Palace 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. All participating nations will be honored at the ceremony. Media representatives should arrive at the main entrance of the palace no later than 3:30 p.m.


PIC Contact Information

TEL: + 99 412 93 32 26, FAX: + 99 412 40 96 61

Website: nato.org.tr

Email: [email protected]