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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=16690218 The Times of India US begins new round of talks with NATO allies PTI [ THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2002 7:40:26 AM ] WASHINGTON: The United States has begun a new round of consultations on missile defence with its NATO allies in search of ways for those countries to "participate and benefit" from the programme. For the first time since Washington withdrew from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty last month, two teams of Pentagon and State Department officials are holding missile defence talks in 12 European capitals, The Washington Times said. Visits to Canada, Japan and South Korea are planned for later in the summer, a State Department official said, adding "we are sharing information on the threats that exist for all of us and are looking for ways in which the allies can benefit and participate in our programme." This is first time that such talks deal more specifically with Washington's plans for a missile shield, he said. In the past, talks have focused on the broader issue of the need for missile defence. "Clearly," said Daryl Kimball, Executive Director of the Arms Control Association, "the Administration is feverishly at work trying to get the Europeans to buy into the concept of robust missile defence, and not only potential contractors but also governments. But this energetic effort will make it difficult for the Administration to dissuade countries like India that are also interested in missile defences." However, the State Department official said "the absence of the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty makes it easier to talk about the programme." __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com --------------------------- ANTI-NATO INFORMATION LIST ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.bacIlu Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
