| Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC October 2, 2002 Secretary of State Colin L. Powell to Address the U.S.- Russia Business Council's 10th Annual Members & Directors MeetingSecretary of State Colin L. Powell will deliver the keynote address at the U.S.-Russia Business Council’s 10th Annual Members and Directors Meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in The Ballroom (Lower Level), Willard Inter-Continental Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Secretary Powell will not respond to questions from the press. The theme for this year’s meeting is “Commercial Priorities: Expanding the U.S.- Russia Partnership,” featuring such topics as Russia’s accession to the WTO and prospects for U.S.-Russian energy cooperation. The Secretary’s remarks will be open for press coverage. Pre-set time for cameras: 8:30 a.m. Media representatives may cover this event upon presentation of either (1) a US Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense, or Foreign Press Center), (2) a photo ID issued by the employing media organization, or (3) a letter on official letterhead from their news organization verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo ID (drivers’ license or passport). Office of Press Relations, U. S. Department of State |
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