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"Partners want China to help advance rules-based system", Deputy U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Karan Bhatia says

Washington D. C. (États-Unis) | 25 January 2006

Good afternoon. Thank you all for that warm welcome. And thank you, John [Frisbie, President of the Council] for that kind introduction. I appreciate the opportunity to be with you today and to participate in the Forecast 2006 event. It’s good to see some familiar faces and to have the (…)

Transcript of Cheney’s remarks on Iraq and the War on Terror at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

New York (USA) | 19 January 2006

THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. (Applause.) Well, thank you for the warm welcome and thanks for the introduction. And I’ve been looking forward to the visit today, and after my comments I’ll be happy to accept a few questions.
An honor, of course — it’s an honor today to be joined (…)

European Union’s statement on the enactment of the Russian Law on Non-profit organisations

Brussels (Belgium) | 19 January 2006

The EU has made clear to the Russian Federation its concerns over the possible effects of
the draft law on NGOs. It has also underlined the great importance the EU attaches to
freedom of expression and association, which are of fundamental importance for a
democratic society. The EU (…)

German Minister of State’s declaration at the opening of the exhibition "The Holocaust against the Roma and Sinti and Present-day Racism in Europe"

Strasbourg (France) | 17 January 2006

For far too long the systematic and brutal campaign of persecution and destruction waged by the National Socialists against Roma and Sinti in Germany and throughout occupied Europe was ignored, denied or belittled. Today we know that Europe’s Roma and Sinti were the victims of evil and insane (…)

Joint Press Conference of Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel

Moscow (Russia) | 16 January 2006

PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA VLADIMIR PUTIN: Dear ladies and gentlemen! Madam the Federal Chancellor!
First and foremost I would like to sincerely welcome Madam Merkel who is visiting Moscow for the first time as Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Germany.
We had productive, frank and very open (…)

Jack Straw’s ’ Global response to global terrorism’

London (United Kingdom) | 16 January 2006

May I thank the Royal United Services Institute for organising today’s conference and the government of Saudi Arabia for their sponsorship. The fact that this is a joint conference serves to highlight the global nature of the threat we face.
I would also like to express a personal welcome to (…)

German Federal Foreign Minister’s interview to the BILD newspaper

Berlin (Germany) | 14 January 2006

BILD: The role played by Germany in the Iraq war is looking increasingly suspect. Can you guarantee that BND (Federal Intelligence Service) agents did not provide the Americans with any kind of help in tracking down Saddam Hussein?
Steinmeier: Hold on a moment! The previous Federal Government, (…)

Joint statement by Germany, United Kingdom, France and the EU High Representative on the Iranian nuclear issue

Berlin (Germany) | 12 January 2006

The Foreign Ministers of Germany, France and Great Britain, Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Mr
Jack Straw and Mr Philippe Douste-Blazy, and the EU High Representative Javier Solana met
today to consider the situation following Iran‘s resumption on 9 January of enrichment related
activity. (…)

European Union declaration on elections in Bolivia

Brussels (Belgium) | 22 December 2005

The European Union is pleased to note that the elections in Bolivia have been conducted in
a free and fair manner and applauds the people of Bolivia for this achievement. The EU
congratulates Evo Morales on the preliminary results, which indicate a decisive victory.
The EU expresses its (…)

Putin’s opening remarks at meeting with the leadership of the Republic of Chechnya

Moscow (Russia) | 21 December 2005

PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN: Good afternoon, dear colleagues,
We are meeting here today, as we agreed during my last visit to Grozny, in order to discuss the full range of socio-economic development issues facing the Republic of Chechnya. Most important of all right now is to speed up the pace of (…)

Putin’s proposal to the Federation Council on sending a Russian Armed Forces military contingent to take part in peacekeeping operations in Sudan

Moscow (Russia) | 21 December 2005

“The above-mentioned operation (the UN mission in Sudan) is being carried out in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 1590 of March 24, 2005, which provides for an international military contingent to be deployed in the Republic of Sudan. UN Security Council resolution 1627 of (…)

UE statement on the Darfur peace talks in Abuja

Brussels (Belgium) | 21 December 2005

The European Union is closely following the Darfur peace talks in Abuja, the seventh
round of which began at the end of November. The EU Special Representative for Sudan,
Pekka Haavisto, has visited the talks twice during this round, and several member states
are represented there. The EU (…)

For Koffi Anan, the 2005 Summit made important strides in a number of areas, even if it did not fulfil all expectations

New York (USA) | 21 December 2005

The Secretary-General: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Let me start by wishing each and every one of you happy holidays, and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
The year about to end has been a really difficult one — from the tsunami to events in Lebanon and Darfur and beyond. I will (…)

Stephen Hadley, Bush National Security Advisor, sees emerging consensus on Iraq war

Washington D. C. (États-Unis) | 20 December 2005

It is an honor to have the opportunity to address the Center for Strategic and International Studies. CSIS has a reputation for bipartisanship - so it is a fitting place to discuss what I believe is the emerging common ground on the way ahead in Iraq.
As I listen to the debate here in (…)

Koffi Annan pleased at peaceful climate of Bolivia’s general elections

New York (USA) | 20 December 2005

The Secretary-General has followed with great interest Bolivia’s general elections which were held on 18 December. He is pleased to note that a peaceful climate prevailed and that the Bolivian people demonstrated a great sense of civic responsibility.
The Secretary-General reiterates his (…)

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