Date: Tuesday 31 january-Wednesday 01 february 2006

The Prime Minister will host the London Conference on Afghanistan on Tuesday 31 January - Wednesday 01 February 2006. The Conference will take place at Lancaster House, Stable Yard, London SW1.

On Tuesday 31 January there will be the following media opportunities:

Arrival Shots - from 08:00
Coverage will be pooled

Tour de Table & Opening Statements - 09:45
Coverage will be pooled

Family Photograph - 10:30
Coverage will be pooled

Press Conference at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office - 14:15
The Foreign Secretary will host a joint Press Conference with the Afghan & UN co-chairs. Media should arrive at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH no later than 13:30.

TV & stills coverage will be pooled.

Correspondents wishing to accredit for the Press Conference please email your full name & company name to:
media.events@fco.gov.uk

The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Thursday 26 January 2006.

For details of all pool arrangements, please call the FCO Press Office on 020 7008 3076.

Only media with a valid press pass will gain admission.

Background information on the Conference and details of any further media opportunities can be found on the website:
www.afghanistanconference.gov.uk

Further information on the Conference will follow