** 03 – 09 July 2008 9 Jul. 2008 NATO Allies Sign Accession Protocols for Albania and Croatia Allies signed today the Accession Protocols with Albania and Croatia, opening the way for the full NATO membership of these two countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania, H.E. Mr. Luzlim Basha and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Croatia, H.E. Mr. Gordan Jandrocoviæ participated in the ceremony in the NATO Headquarters. More... 7 Jul. 2008 NATO-EU aim at strengthening ties A high-level ...Continue Reading

** PR/CP (2008)094 7 July 2008 STATEMENT BY NATO SECRETARY GENERAL ON  *KABUL* BOMBING*   On behalf of NATO, I wholeheartedly condemn the bombing at the Indian Embassy.  The loss of life and injuries to so many is a tragedy, and a clear attempt to undermine regional relations.  I call on all parties to remain calm in the face of this provocation.  The Alliance remains determined to continue its mission to help bring security and stability to Afghanistan, including against the scourge ...Continue Reading

DoD News Briefing with Deputy Undersecretary Carr from the Pentagon Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:25:00 -0500 Presenter: Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy Bill Carr July 02, 2008 DoD News Briefing with Deputy Undersecretary Carr from the Pentagon MODERATOR: Well, good afternoon, and thank you for joining us for what we believe is an important topic and an important announcement today, in that the Defense Department is announcing changes today that will ...Continue Reading

DoD News Briefing with Adm. Mullen at the Pentagon Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:33:00 -0500 Presenter: Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen July 02, 2008 DoD News Briefing with Adm. Mullen at the Pentagon       ADM. MULLEN: Great to see you all again and, I know, it's been a while.        As you know, I just returned from a short trip, to Europe and to Israel. Terrific engagement all around; ...Continue Reading

** 26 June – 2 July 2008 27 Jun. 2008 New Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, former Chief of the Italian Defense Staff, assumed today the position of Chairman of the NATO Military Committee – NATO’s top military officer – from outgoing Canadian Gen. Ray Henault. More... 1 Jul. 2008 Trust Fund contributes to good governance NATO launched a Trust Fund to build integrity and promote best practices in defence establishments on 1 July 2008. The official agreements were signed at ...Continue Reading

** Issue: 3/2008 North Atlantic Council visits Ukraine The North Atlantic Council, comprising NATO's Secretary General and the 26 NATO ambassadors, visited Ukraine on 16 and 17 June for a series of high-level meetings in Kyiv and to take part in a number of outreach activities in the regions. more>> NATO ambassadors visit regions in Ukraine Public diplomacy was an integral part of the North Atlantic Council’s visit to Ukraine. Following the first day of their trip in Kyiv, NA ...Continue Reading

** PR/CP (2008)093 2 July 2008 *Meeting of the **North Atlantic** Council **Albania** and **Croatia*** *Signing ceremony of the Protocols of Accession* * *   *Wednesday 9 July 2008***   A meeting of the North Atlantic Council with the foreign ministers of the two invited countries – Albania and Croatia – will be held at 10:15 on Wednesday 9 July 2008, at NATO Headquarters, for the signing ceremony of the Protocols of Accession. * * * * *MEDIA ADVISORY*   *Accredi ...Continue Reading

** Issue: 3/2008 North Atlantic Council visits Ukraine The North Atlantic Council, comprising NATO's Secretary General and the 26 NATO ambassadors, visited Ukraine on 16 and 17 June for a series of high-level meetings in Kyiv and to take part in a number of outreach activities in the regions. more>> NATO ambassadors visit regions in Ukraine Public diplomacy was an integral part of the North Atlantic Council’s visit to Ukraine. Following the first day of their trip in Kyiv, NA ...Continue Reading

** PR/CP (2008)093 2 July 2008 *Meeting of the **North Atlantic** Council **Albania** and **Croatia*** *Signing ceremony of the Protocols of Accession* * *   *Wednesday 9 July 2008***   A meeting of the North Atlantic Council with the foreign ministers of the two invited countries – Albania and Croatia – will be held at 10:15 on Wednesday 9 July 2008, at NATO Headquarters, for the signing ceremony of the Protocols of Accession. * * * * *MEDIA ADVISORY*   *Accredi ...Continue Reading

** Issue: 3/2008 North Atlantic Council visits Ukraine The North Atlantic Council, comprising NATO's Secretary General and the 26 NATO ambassadors, visited Ukraine on 16 and 17 June for a series of high-level meetings in Kyiv and to take part in a number of outreach activities in the regions. more>> NATO ambassadors visit regions in Ukraine Public diplomacy was an integral part of the North Atlantic Council’s visit to Ukraine. Following the first day of their trip in Kyiv, NA ...Continue Reading