Historical archive

Press programme - Official visit of the President of the Russian Federation H.E. Vladimir Putin

Historical archive

Published under: Bondevik's 2nd Government

Publisher: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Press programme

Official visit of the President of the Russian Federation
H.E. Vladimir Putin

Oslo, 12 November 2002

Monday 11 November

2240

Press - latest check-in at Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, Military Section, for screening

2340

H.E. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, arrives at Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, Military Section

Press in designated area

Tuesday 12 November

1100

Latest arrival of press at Vestre Gravlund for wreath laying ceremony - for security screening

1135

H.E. President Vladimir Putin accompanied by H.E. Mr. Jan Petersen, Minister of Foreign Affairs arrive at Vestre Gravlund for wreath laying ceremony

Press in designated area

1130

Latest arrival Pool 1 (3 + 3) at the Royal Palace, South Wing

1200

H.M. The King receives H.E. President Vladimir Putin at the Royal Palace

1130

Latest check in for press at the Prime Minister’s office – arrival of H.E. The President of the Russian Federation and Press Pool 2

1230

H.E. President Vladimir Putin is met by Mr. Kjell Magne Bondevik, Prime Minister of Norway at the Prime Minister’s office

Press in designated area(s) – outside and in the lobby

Pool 2 (7 + 7) at start of meeting

1350

Working luncheon at the Prime Minister’s Office – No press

1400

Latest press check-in for Press Conference, through side entrance, Grubbegata

1435

Signing ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Office – Pool 3 (7 + 7)

1455 – 1520

Press Conference – Ground floor Prime Minister’s Office

1500

Latest arrival Akershus Fortress – for wreath laying ceremony

1525

H.E. Vladimir Putin accompanied by H.M. the King arrive at Akershus Fortress for wreath laying ceremony

Press in designated area

1505

Latest arrival Pool 4 A and Pool 4 B at Søndre Akershus Kai (Akershus quay) for screening "Admiral Tsjbanenko"

1545

H.E. President Vladimir Putin arrives at "Admiral Tsjbanenko"

Received by:
Vice-Admiral Vladimir G. Dobroskotsjenko

1550

H.M. The King arrives at "Admiral Tsjbanenko"

Pool 4 A (3 + 3)

Visit on board "Admiral Tsjbanenko"

Pool 4 B (3 + 3)

1600

Latest arrival Press at the Government Guest House – security check – Pool 5

1640

H.E. President Vladimir Putin arrives at the Government Guest House for meeting with Norwegian Business Leaders

Pool 5 (11 + 11)

1720

Signing Ceremony - Telenor – Alfa Group and VimpelCom

Pool 5 (11 + 11)

1725

H.E. President Vladimir Putin leaves Parkveien 45

1815

Latest check-in Pool 6 at the Royal Palace – South Gate

1900

Dinner hosted by TT MM The King and Queen at the Royal Palace –

Pool 6 (3 + 3) - Receiving line

2100

H.M. President Vladimir Putin departs from the Royal Palace for Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Military Section

2040

Press latest arrival for security screening at Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Military Section

2140

H.M. President Vladimir Putin departs by special plane from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Military Section

Press in designated area

Press Centre at Clarion Royal Christiania Hotel

Asbjørn Braanaas

9003 87 33

Mette S. Øwre

48 11 24 27

Benedicte Tresselt Koren

9002 93 95