INVITATION TO THE MEDIA - Conference entitled “Towards an Energy Community of South Eastern Europe”, 11-12 October 2004, Bucharest

In order to discuss the proposed common energy market in South East Europe, the Stability Pact, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the European Commission are organising a conference for parliamentarians, social partners and NGOs.

The conference will provide an opportunity for elected politicians, trade union representatives as well as employer organisations to gain a better understanding of the impact that the proposed energy treaty would have on the participating countries’ economies, laws and EU integration prospects.

A press conference will be held on 12 October at 12:30 in the Parliament Palace (Spiru Haret Hall).  Accreditation may be arranged at the conference reception prior to the event.  Further information may be obtained from Ms. Alexandra Dedu +40 (21) 230 75 83, email: alexandra.dedu@mae.ro.

The press conference will be attended by Mr. Mircea Geoană, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania and Dr. Erhard Busek, Special Co-ordinator of the Stability Pact.

Following the event, journalists from the SEE region may contact the Stability Pact secretariat (press@stabilitypact.org) with any questions or requests regarding the conclusions of this conference.