SHAPEX exercise

NATO Secretary General, Dr Javier Solana, delivered the opening speech to the annual Supreme Allied Commander's Europe conference, SHAPEX, which took place on 11-12 March at SHAPE, Mons. This study period was introduced by the first SACEUR, General Eisenhower, in 1952. This year theme: "A catalyst for Freedom and Stability - NATO in the 21st century" brought together political and military leaders from Alliance and Partner countries to explore the future of the organisation.