Ministerial meeting of the support and follow-up group on the situation in Mali Brussels, Tuesday, 5 February 2013

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, February 4, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- MEDIA ADVISORY

Photo/TV opportunities:

From 10.00 Arrivals (VIP entrance, level 02)

10.30 Beginning of the meeting: round table, meeting point: 10.15 at the VIP entrance (level 02)

14.30 Beginning of the afternoon session, round table, meeting point: 14.15 at the VIP entrance (level 02)

+/- 17.30 Press conference (main press room)

Late accreditation:

For reasons of security with regard to be above mentioned meeting, it is necessary for media representatives attending this meeting to request accreditation for access to the Council building. Please follow the instructions below and remember to bring all the necessary documents with you when you collect your badge.

A. First case :

If you have either a six-month badge or a European Council badge for 7 and 8 February:

These two badges are valid for the Ministerial meeting of the support and follow-up group on the situation in Mali on 5 February.

B. Second case :

If you do not have the six-month badge or the European Council badge for 7 and 8 February:

You should ask for late accreditation for the "European Council of 7/8.2.2013" in order to have access to the press centre during the day of the Ministerial meeting of the support and follow-up group on the situation in Mali (this badge will be valid for the two events) ; please complete the accreditation form on: http://www.european-council.europa.eu/media-accreditation

Collection of badges:

Accreditation badges must be collected in person from the LEX building, rue de la Loi 145, B-1048 Brussels on Tuesday 5 February from 8.30 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 17.00.