The Meeting of the SEECP Political Directors

Istanbul, 9-10 October 2009

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Turkey has been holding the Chairmanship of the South East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) since June 2009. The Informal Meeting of the SEECP Ministers of Foreign Affairs, and the Meeting of the SEECP Political Directorswill be held under the Turkish Chairmanship-in-Office at Istanbul’s Conrad Hotel on October 9-10, 2009.

2. ACCREDITATION AND SECURITY CHECKS

Members of the press who wish to cover the activities should apply for accreditation to the address below in person or by fax by Wednesday, October 7, through COB.

Members of the foreign press coming from abroad should legibly fill in the below accreditation form (also available at www.byegm.gov.tr) and attach a copy of their local press card, a letter of authorization from theirmedia organization and a copy of their passport.

Başbakanlık Basın-Yayın ve Enformasyon Genel Müdürlüğü

(Prime Ministry- Directorate General of Press and Information)

İstanbul İl Müdürlüğü

Kennedy Caddesi No: 3 Sarayburnu-İstanbul

Tel: (+90 212) 512 20 13 / (Ext: 119)

Fax: (+90 212) 512 89 46 or (+90 212) 513 96 33