Mr. Stefanopoulso will reach the "Fort" peak at 11:45am where a short memorial service will be held in memory of the fallen, to be followed by a speech by the 567 Infantry Battalion, on the history of the day and then the President will lay down a wreath .

During his stay in Greece, Mr. Ivanof will have discussions on issues of military cooperation. He will meet with the President of the Republic, Kostis Stefanopoulos, the President of the Parliament, Apostolos Kaklamanis, and the Archbishop of Athens, MR.

Christodoulos.

However, according to alternate Council President, S. Flogaiti, the composition which must be signed by the Minister of Press, must have an obligatory character.

During his stay in Athens, Mr. Oswald will inspect other projects in the Attica region, while at the same time he will have meetings with relevant ministers and the President of "Athens 2004" Organizing Committee, Gianna Aggelopoulou-Daskalaki.

Mr. Oswald is expected to ask for assurances from the government on the projects that are being delayed, as well as on the project of Olympic hospitality.

In the meanwhile, today at 19:30pm, Mrs. Aggelopoulou will open the photography exhibition on "40 years: International Olympic Academy", at the Syntagma Square Undergound Station.

"We want to pose the right of people to medical care as well as the right of medical professionals to reach populations, without being turned into targets for military action. For that reason, any involved hostilities should commit not to use vehicles, medical infrastructure and other characteristics of humanitarian organizations, active in the region for military reasons", pointed out the "Doctors Without Borders" of Greece in an announcement of theirs, appealing for recognition and respect of the righ t to medical care. At the same time they mentioned that since March, dozens of doctors and medical staff members have lost their lives or have been wounded while doing their duty, and they stressed that the intensification of conflict does not excuse the lack of effect, and the application of international humanitarian law on protecting the wounded during armed conflicts.

The delegation will meet with representatives of the Palestinian leadership, of Israeli pro-peace forces, and of the Israeli government, in Jerusalem. It will also attempt to visit Ramallah, which is still under siege, as well as other Palestinian cities

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