Prince Albert II of Monaco to visit OSCE on 18 September

VIENNA, 14 September 2006 - Prince Albert II of Monaco will visit the OSCE on 18 September to discuss the Organization's work in the fight against trafficking in human beings, in particular the protection of children.

During his visit, Prince Albert is scheduled to meet the Secretary General of the OSCE, Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, as well as the head of Belgium's delegation to the Organization, Ambassador Bertrand De Crombrugghe. Belgium holds the OSCE Chairmanship this year.

On the following day, Prince Albert will also pay a visit to the International Atomic Energy Agency, where he is going to meet its Director General, Mohamed ElBaradei.

A photo opportunity will take place for all interested journalists at the OSCE Hofburg Congress Centre on 18 September at 18.00.

For admittance to the Hofburg Congress Centre, please bring your OSCE accreditation badge or a valid press card to the security desk (main entrance from the Heldenplatz). Parking space is available for the press during the event in the OSCE-reserved parking area on Heldenplatz. Temporary parking permits must be collected from the security desk.