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OAS TO RECEIVE ITALIAN PRESIDENT AT PERMANENT COUNCIL MEETING

  November 11, 2003

The Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council has convened a protocolary meeting for Thursday, November 13, in honor of the President of Italy, His Excellency Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, who will address the gathering.
Italy, which currently holds the rotating Presidency of the European Union, is emphasizing the need to strengthen ties between Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
The special Permanent Council session will take place in the Hall of the Americas, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

WHAT: Italian President Ciampi visits OAS
WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 2003
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
VENUE: Hall of the Americas
Organization of American States
17th Street & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC



The proceedings of the meeting will webcast live, at the OAS website at www.oas.org.

Reference: AVI-065/03