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1 DEFENCE AND SECURITY 238 DSCTC 12 E rev. 1 Original: English SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSATLANTIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY CO-OPERATION (DSCTC) VISIT TO BAHRAIN AND QATAR 20 24/25 JANUARY 2013 DRAFT PROGRAMME AND LIST OF PARTICIPANTS International Secretariat January 2013

2 238 DSCTC 12 E rev. 1 1 DRAFT PROGRAMME The aim of this visit is to examine the contribution of the armed forces of NATO member countries and of others in Bahrain and Qatar to the security and stability of the region. Qatar is a key strategic base for the transatlantic Allies and partner countries missions in the region and Bahrain is the centre for maritime operations. Important notice: All meetings, speakers and venues are subject to change and in some cases we anticipate minor changes and updates to this programme up to the day of the meetings. All participants are required to carry their passports including a valid visa for Bahrain and Qatar with them at all times. You can reach Andrea Pretis, the Committee Co-ordinator, on if you have any queries. SUNDAY 20 JANUARY MANAMA, BAHRAIN Please note: Accommodation A special pick-up service between the Bahrain International Airport and the Gulf Hotel Bahrain has been arranged for every participant. Please therefore inform Andrea Pretis (apretis@nato-pa.int / ) about any last minute changes of your itinerary. The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Contact: Ozino Cardoz, Reservations Manager Address: P.O. Box 580, Manama / Bani Otbah Avenue in Adliya, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: Fax: rm@gulfhotelbahrain.com Website:

3 238 DSCTC 12 E rev. 1 2 MONDAY 21 JANUARY MANAMA, BAHRAIN Briefing Breakfast with H.E. Iain Lindsay, UK Ambassador to Bahrain and Commander Chris Moorey, Royal Navy UK Defence Attache Venue: Fusions Restaurant, Gulf Hotel Bahrain Requested meetings (tbc) with: H.H. Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief Bahrain Defence Force H.E. Lieutenant General Sheikh Dr Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Minister of State for Defence Affairs Briefing on the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) at BDF Headquarters Lunch at the BDF (tbc) or Gulf Hotel Bahrain Briefings at the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Joint Headquarters (HQ) by the CMF and the UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC) Venue: Naval Support Activity (NSA) = US Naval Base Transfer from the CMF Joint HQ to Mina Salman Port Visit to Royal Navy Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCMV-Avenger Class) Transfer from Mina Salman Port to the Gulf Hotel Bahrain Departure to the British Embassy from the Gulf Hotel Bahrain Reception hosted by H.E. Iain Lindsay, UK Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain with other NATO Ambassadors and Bahraini Defense Officials TUESDAY 22 JANUARY MANAMA, BAHRAIN / DOHA, QATAR 8.15 Departure by bus from the Gulf Hotel Bahrain Transfer from the Gulf Hotel Bahrain to Sheik Isa Air Base Visit of Sheik Isa Air Base (tbc) Briefings by Major General Sheik Hamad bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) Briefings by US Marine Corps (USMC) detachment leadership Walking and bus tour of base facilities

4 238 DSCTC 12 E rev Transfer from Sheik Isa Air Base to the Gulf Hotel Bahrain Lunch at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain (time for late check-out, luggage storage at the hotel and individual lunch) Transfer from Gulf Hotel Bahrain to US Naval Base Briefings from the US Fifth Fleet / US Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) Venue: Naval Support Activity (NSA) = US Naval Base Transfer from US Naval Base to Mina Salman Port Visit to US Navy Patrol Craft Mine Countermeasures Vessel Transfer from Mina Salman Port to the Gulf Hotel Bahrain Pick-up of stored luggage at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain and transfer to airport bus Departure to Bahrain International Airport from Gulf Hotel Recommended connecting flight: Gulf Air (GF 530) Departure: from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) Arrival: at Doha International Airport (DOH) Accommodation The Hilton Doha Contact: Silmiya Hendricks Director of Sales Address: Diplomatic District Street, West Bay Area PO Box 24572, Doha, Qatar Tel: Fax: Silmiya.Hendricks@hilton.com Website: WEDNESDAY 23 JANUARY DOHA, QATAR Briefing Meeting (no breakfast) with H.E. Jean-Christophe Peaucelle, the Ambassador of France to Qatar, and H.E. Michael O Neill, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Qatar Venue: The Hilton Doha Transport to Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) Headquarters Briefings by Major General Mubarrak Al-Khayareen, Commander of QEAF, Brigadier Ahmed Al-Malki, Operations Commander, Fighter Wing and Detachment Commander to Suda Bay

5 238 DSCTC 12 E rev Tour of QEAF Mirage Aircraft by pilots involved in Libyan operations Transfer to Doha Port Light lunch on board of British Royal Navy Warship, followed by operational briefings and tours Transfer to Al-Udeid Air Base Briefing from US Combined Force Air Component Commander (CFACC) Lt General Goldfein or Deputy Commander Major General Jones Tour of Combined Air Operations Centre (CAOC) Transport to hotel Departure from the hotel to the Residency of the Ambassador of France to Qatar Dinner hosted by H.E. Jean-Christophe Peaucelle, the Ambassador of France to Qatar with Ambassadors of other NATO member states THURSDAY 24 JANUARY DOHA, QATAR 9:00 (time tbc) Departure by bus from the Hilton Doha (time tbc) Transport to the Ministry of Interior of Qatar (time tbc) Meeting with H.E. Dr Khalid Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (tbc) Transport to Georgetown University or Qatar International Academy for Strategic Studies (tbc) (tbc) Round table discussion or working lunch with Ambassadors of NATO member countries to Qatar (tbc) Evening/next morning Individual departure of participants End of the meetings

6 238 DSCTC 12 E rev. 1 5 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OFFICER OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON TRANSATLANTIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY CO-OPERATION (DSCTC) Chairman Sir John STANLEY United Kingdom Vice-Chairperson Madeleine MOON United Kingdom Rapporteur Nicole AMELINE France (Vice-President of NATO PA) MEMBER OF THE BUREAU OF NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY (NATO PA) Vice-President Julio MIRANDA CALHA Portugal (Vice-Chairman, Defence and Security Committee) MEMBER DELEGATIONS Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Estonia France Greece Netherlands Norway Spain Turkey United Kingdom Gerald KINDERMANS Kostadin YAZOV Boris BLAZEKOVIC Davor BOZINOVIC Marko MIHKELSON Sven MIKSER (General Rapporteur, Defence and Security Committee) Gilbert LE BRIS Xavier PINTAT (Rapporteur, Sub-Committee on Future Security and Defence Capabilities) Daniel REINER Georgios KALANTZIS Franklin van KAPPEN Sverre MYRLI Vicente FERRER Diego LOPEZ GARRIDO Mehmet Vecdi GONUL Akif Cagatay KILIC Jason MCCARTNEY DELEGATION STAFF Belgium Patrick DELODDER Delegation Secretary France Vincent TOCANNE Delegation Secretary

7 238 DSCTC 12 E rev. 1 6 INTERPRETERS English-French English-French English-French Isabelle NISSEN Christine WAUTERS Christine VANSTALLE INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT Director, Defense and Security Committee Co-ordinator, Defense and Security Committee Heather L. MESSERA Andrea PRETIS