Media agencies are invited to attend the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's Maritime Task Force (MTF) transfer of command ceremony on the 30th of May, 2009 on board the BNS Leopold I of UNIFIL's MTF.

Belgium will be handing over the leadership of the MTF to Italy.

Media representatives wishing to cover the event on Saturday 30th May at Beirut Port are requested to be on board of the BNS Leopold I no later than10:30 am.

To confirm your presence at the event, please contact the following before 27th May 17.00h

Lt. Helene ROMET
UNIFIL Public Information Office
Telephone: +961/70/990510
Fax: 01 827 016
E-Mail:unifil-mpio-fr@un.org