Under the Romanian SEECP chairmanship 2004-2005, a Ministerial Conference organized with the support of the Stability Pact will launch a major campaign in Bucharest on 18 May 2004.  It is envisaged to adopt a joint statement outlining measures to be taken by participating states in order to combat organized crime and corruption with a regional approach.  Special Coordinator Erhard Busek will participate at the conference, which is hosted by Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase.

Media are invited to cover the Conference from 09:00 – 12:30

and are invited to a press conference, 18 May 2004, 12.30 – 13.00

Venue:                 Hotel Intercontinental, Bucharest 

Draft Agenda:         below

   DRAFT Programme of the Ministerial Conference  

of the Ministers of Justice and Home Affairs  

of SEECP Participating States

Bucharest, 18 May 2004

Tuesday, 18 May 2004

Introductory remarks of H.E. Adrian NÃSTASE, Prime Minister of the Government of Romania  

Introductory remarks of H.E. Mircea GEOANÃ, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, SEECP Chairman-in-Office  

Speech of Mr. Antonio VITTORINO, European Commissioner (tbc)  

Speeches of H.E. Ioan RUS, Minister of State, Minister of Administration Interior of Romania and H.E. Cristian DIACONESCU, Minister of Justice of Romania

Speeches of Dr. Erhard BUSEK, Stability Pact Special Co-ordinator