No. 22. (27/06/97) - 1.      NATO Research Fellowships Pprogramme 1997-1999

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is pleased to announce the award of 96 fellowships to citizens of NATO member nations and cooperation partner countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The aim of these NATO fellowships is to promote research leading to publication in two distinct areas.

The first type of fellowship is awarded to citizens of NATO member countries for the study of aspects of common interests and shared values of the Alliance. This category of award aims at both individual projects and institutions, the latter in the form of support for research groups. This year 27 fellowships have been granted.

The second category originates from the May 1989 NATO Summit, which decided to establish a new Fellowship Programme whose goal was to promote the study of democratic institutions. These fellowships are aimed exclusively at citizens of Central and Eastern European countries. This year 68 such fellowships have been awarded.
At their Spring 1995 meeting, NATO Foreign Ministers established the Manfred Worner Fellowship. The purpose of this Fellowship, endowed with BEF 800,000, is to honour the memory of the former Secretary General by focusing attention on his leadership in the transformation of the Alliance, including efforts at extending NATO's relations with CEE countries and promoting the principles and image of the Transatlantic partnership. This year's winner of the Manfred Worner Fellowship is the Austrian Institute for International Affairs (AIIA). On behalf of the AIIA, Director Dr Otmar Holl has undertaken to work on a project titled "Security in Central and Eastern Europe: Problems, Perceptions and Policies".

PRESS RELEASE (97)72 5 June 1997

No. 22. (27/06/97) - 2.      Appointment of General Wesley K. Clark, U.S.  Army to                                                     Succeed General George A. Joulwan as  Supreme Allied                                                       Commander Europe

NATO's Defence Planning Committee, in response to a letter from the President of the United States to the Secretary General of NATO, who is the Chairman of the Defence Planning Committee, agreed with great regret to release General George A. Joulwan from his assignment as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. They expressed to General Joulwan, in the name of their governments, lasting gratitude for his distinguished service.
To succeed General Joulwan, the President of the United States, having been asked to nominate an officer of the United States, proposed General Wesley K. Clark, US Army. In response to his nomination, the Defence Planning Committee today adopted a resolution appointing General Clark as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe with the same powers and functions.
General Clark will also be assigned as Commander in Chief, United States European Command, subject to Senate confirmation.
The release of General Joulwan and the appointment of General Clark will take effect in July 1997.

PRESS RELEASE (97)73 11 June 1997

No. 22. (27/06/97) - 3.      Chairman's Summary of the Meeting of the Euro-Atlantic                                                    Partnership Council in Defence Ministers Session
                                           (13th June 1997)

1. Defence Ministers and representatives of NATO Allies and Cooperation Partner nations met today in Brussels for the inaugural meeting of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) in Defence Ministers Session. Twenty-six Partner nations were represented.

2. The EAPC, inaugurated at Sintra on 30th May, is a new cooperative forum which will provide a framework for political consultation and for practical cooperation under the enhanced Partnership for Peace. Defence Ministers will meet twice yearly in this new EAPC.

3. Today's agenda included discussions on a broad spectrum of European security issues. Ministers praised the accomplishments of SFOR in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to which fifteen Partner nations contribute, and stressed the need fully to implement the civil aspects of the Peace Agreement. They welcomed the signing of the Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security between NATO and the Russian Federation, and the initialling of the Charter on a Distinctive Partnership between NATO and Ukraine.

4. Ministers reviewed the continuing development of PfP practical cooperation. They looked forward to the implementation of the initiatives approved by the North Atlantic Council, based on the report of the Senior Level Group on PfP enhancement. Ministers also noted the Consolidated Report on the Planning and Review Process.
This biennial report provides a broad assessment of the current status of PARP, an overview of progress achieved by each country participating in the process, and guidance for Allies and Partners. Eighteen Partner nations participate in the second PARP cycle.

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