PRESS RELEASE
COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE
3.99
3 May 1999


FAREWELL OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MILITARY COMMITTEE


General Klaus Naumann will complete his appointment as Chairman of the NATO
Military Committee, on Thursday 6 May 1999.


PRESS DE-BRIEF - 4 MAY 1999


General Naumann wishes to address the media on the subject of his
Chairmanship on Tuesday 4 May 1999 from 1500 until 1630 hrs in the Joseph
Luns Press Theatre.


HANDOVER CEREMONY - 6 MAY 1999


At a ceremony at NATO Headquarters, General Naumann will formally hand over
the Chairmanship of the Military Committee to his successor, Admiral Guido
Venturoni (Italian Navy).


Media Representatives will be allowed on the premises on presentation of a
valid press card.


PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES


1400 for 1420 NATO Building Arrival Admiral Venturoni
Main Entrance (CMC designate)
Open Coverage


1415 for 1430 Room 1 General Naumann
welcomes Admiral Venturoni
Restricted Pool Coverage


1445 for 1500 NATO Building Main Entrance
Formal departure of General Naumann
Open Coverage


ENQUIRIES


General Arrangements:
Sqn Ldr S. Darby tel (02) 707 5983
TV:
Mr G. De Brouwer tel (02) 707 5049
Photo Office:
Mr A. Soares tel (02) 707 5046