U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Transcript On the Web: http://www.defenselink.mil/transcripts/transcript.aspx?transcriptid=3969 Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public contact: http://www.dod.mil/faq/comment.html or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1 Presenter: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace May 24, 2007 1:45 PM EDT DoD News Briefing with Secretary Gates and Gen. Pace from t ...Continue Reading

** ** ** 21-27 May 2007 23 May 2007 Statement on the terrorist attack in Ankara On behalf of NATO, I strongly condemn Tuesday's terrorist attack in Ankara, which killed and injured so many innocent people. The Allies stand in solidarity with Turkey and the Turkish people in the face of terrorism.More... 20-21 May 2007 NATO Secretary General and President Bush hold talks The President and Mrs Laura Bush invited NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and Mrs Jeannine de Hoop Scheffer to their ranch in Craw ...Continue Reading

** 24 May/mai 2007*  *  * PR/CP(2007)059* NATO Secretary General to attend the Spring session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Madeira *   The Secretary General of NATO, Mr. Jaap de Hoop Scheffer will participate in the Spring session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NPA) in Madeira on Friday 25th May, where he will give a keynote address.   The Secretary GeneralÂ’s programme is subject to change.  For further information, please contact the NATO Pre ...Continue Reading

U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Transcript On the Web: http://www.defenselink.mil/transcripts/transcript.aspx?transcriptid=3968 Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public contact: http://www.dod.mil/faq/comment.html or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1 Presenter: Commanding General, Gulf Region Division Army Corps of Engineers Brig. Gen. Michael Walsh and President of the Society of Iraqi Surgeons and Advisor to the Deputy Prime Ministe ...Continue Reading

** 23 May/mai 2007* COMMUNIQUE*  * PR/CP(2007)058* Statement by the Secretary General on Duma Ratification of Pfp  Status of Forces Agreement* As Chairman of the NATO-Russia Council, I welcome todayÂ’s decision by the Russian State Duma to ratify the Partnership for Peace Status of Forces Agreement. This agreement will greatly enhance the ability of Russia and the member states of NATO to engage in joint military training and exercises, develop the interoperability of our a ...Continue Reading

** ** 23 May/mai 2007*  *  * PR/CP(2007)057* Prime Minister of Albania to visit NATO*   The Prime Minister of Albania, Dr. Sali Berisha, will visit NATO Headquarters on Thursday 24 May 2007.  He will meet with the Secretary General and address the North Atlantic Council.  The bilateral meeting with the Secretary General will start with the signature of an “Exchange of Letters” on the Albanian contribution of Operation Active Endeavour.   Also d ...Continue Reading

** 23 May/mai 2007* COMMUNIQUE*  * PR/CP(2007)056*   Statement by the Secretary General on the terrorist attack in Ankara* On behalf of NATO, I strongly condemn Tuesday's terrorist attack in Ankara, which killed and injured so many innocent people. The Allies stand in solidarity with Turkey and the Turkish people in the face of terrorism. I express my profound condolences to the Turkish people, in particular the families of those who lost their lives, and wish speedy recovery to ...Continue Reading

U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Press Advisories On the Web: http://www.defenselink.mil/advisories/advisory.aspx?advisoryid=2841 Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public contact: http://www.dod.mil/faq/comment.html or +1 (703) 428-0711 +1 No. 055-07 May 22, 2007 Gulf Region Division Corps of Engineers Commander and Advisor to Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq to Brief Live From Iraq Brig. Gen. Michael J. Walsh, commanding gene ...Continue Reading

** 22 May/mai 2007* NOTE*  * PR/CP(2007)054*   Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council Security Forum* Ohrid, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*_[1]_*  * 28 – 29 June 2007*   1.         Information*   The second Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council Security Forum with the participation of Foreign and other ministers of NATO and Partner countries will take place in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on 28-29 June 200 ...Continue Reading

Classification: NATO UNCLASSIFIED (Releasable for Internet Transmission) 22 May 2007 NATO Press Release(2007)055 NAC-MC Sea Day in the Gulf of Taranto On 23 May the North Atlantic Council (NAC) chaired by NATO Secretary General, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and the Military Committee chaired by General Ray Henault, accompanied by the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General John Craddock, will embark on NATO's Standing Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) vessels to witness the operational capabilities of the naval force during the ...Continue Reading