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Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:11 am (PDT) . Posted by:
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Trend News Agency
April 5, 2013
NATO Secretary General: Azerbaijan has committed significant contributions to international peace effort in Afghanistan
A. Gasimova
Baku: Azerbaijan has committed stronger and longer contributions to the international peace effort in Afghanistan, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Secretary General of NATO said in an interview to The Business Year magazine.
"NATO and Azerbaijan have recently taken important steps to deepen our partnership farther. For over six decades, NATO has united democratic nations from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Today, we have 28 allies committed to defend not only our shared security, but also our common values: freedom, democracy, and human rights. We operate under a firm principle: all for one, and one for all. That means that if one ally is threatened, all the other allies will come to its defense," Rasmussen said.
He said that NATO will continue to build on the success of working with our partners to deepen the understanding and trust that we have built together over the past two decades and to consolidate the invaluable practical experience that our military forces have gained by working together in Afghanistan and in other NATO-led missions and operations.
"We are determined to work more closely with our partners, including those in this region. We need partners who share our desire for security and our values. In this respect, we encourage Azerbaijan to pursue democratic reforms in certain areas such as elections and free media, which will first and foremost benefit the country. I also believe that there is more we can do together when we it comes to practical cooperation. I believe that this is a two-way street with benefits for NATO and all of its partners," Rasmussen underlined.
This partnership also supports Azerbaijan&#
"Much of our cooperation is focused on military-to-
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According to him, however, this region still faces great security challenges. "Azerbaijan has a complicated neighborhood and the most press¬ing regional challenge remains finding a solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict," Rasmussen said.
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"Azerbaijan is an important partner for NATO and we have already achieved a great deal together. We have an opportunity to do much more to solidify our long-term partnership, strengthen our political dialogue and practical corporation,
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Trend News Agency
April 5, 2013
NATO Secretary General: Azerbaijan has committed significant contributions to international peace effort in Afghanistan
A. Gasimova
Baku: Azerbaijan has committed stronger and longer contributions to the international peace effort in Afghanistan, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Secretary General of NATO said in an interview to The Business Year magazine.
"NATO and Azerbaijan have recently taken important steps to deepen our partnership farther. For over six decades, NATO has united democratic nations from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Today, we have 28 allies committed to defend not only our shared security, but also our common values: freedom, democracy, and human rights. We operate under a firm principle: all for one, and one for all. That means that if one ally is threatened, all the other allies will come to its defense," Rasmussen said.
He said that NATO will continue to build on the success of working with our partners to deepen the understanding and trust that we have built together over the past two decades and to consolidate the invaluable practical experience that our military forces have gained by working together in Afghanistan and in other NATO-led missions and operations.
"We are determined to work more closely with our partners, including those in this region. We need partners who share our desire for security and our values. In this respect, we encourage Azerbaijan to pursue democratic reforms in certain areas such as elections and free media, which will first and foremost benefit the country. I also believe that there is more we can do together when we it comes to practical cooperation. I believe that this is a two-way street with benefits for NATO and all of its partners," Rasmussen underlined.
This partnership also supports Azerbaijan&#
"Much of our cooperation is focused on military-to-
...
According to him, however, this region still faces great security challenges. "Azerbaijan has a complicated neighborhood and the most press¬ing regional challenge remains finding a solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict," Rasmussen said.
...
"Azerbaijan is an important partner for NATO and we have already achieved a great deal together. We have an opportunity to do much more to solidify our long-term partnership, strengthen our political dialogue and practical corporation,
...
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Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:11 am (PDT) . Posted by:
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Pajhwok Afghan News
April 7, 2013
11 kids killed, 7 women injured in Kunar raid
By Khan Wali Salarzai
ASADABAD: Nearly a dozen children have been killed and a number of women wounded in an International Security Assistance Force airstrike in the Shigal district of eastern Kunar province, officials said on Sunday.
The air raid came during a joint operation by Afghan and coalition forces in the Shulatan area of the district late on Saturday. At least seven women were among the injured, the governor’s spokesman said.
Wasifullah Wasifi told Pajhwok Afghan News 11 senior Taliban figures were killed and 10 others injured in the raid that left one coalition soldier dead and four local intelligence agents wounded.
But the district’s administrative head, Abdul Zahir Sapi, alleged 11 children had also been killed. Reporters who visited the scene saw the children’s bodies. The victims were aged between two months and seven years, Sapi said.
He added the Taliban were meeting inside the house which under bombardment. Taliban commander Ali Khan and his relatives were killed when his residence was struck, Sapi explained.
The raid came after the guerrillas fired at the joint force, which asked them to surrender.
A dweller of Shultan, Shah Mohammad, put the civilian toll at 22 dead and wounded. He said the houses of three brothers Ali Khan, Sharifullah and Behram Said had been bombed.
Earlier in the day, Asadabad Civil Hospital Director Dr. Farooq Sahak confirmed receiving five injured women from the valley. They were in stable condition, he said.
Resident Noor Mohammad, who accompanied the women to the hospital, said the area had come under intense bombardment. He feared heavy casualties in the airstrike that lasted several hours.
Approached for comments, the NATO-led force said: “We are still investigating the reports. We are aware of reports that civilians were injured during an operation. We take all reports of civilian injuries seriously and coalition officials are looking into this operation to ascertain the facts."
On the other hand, Taliban spokesman Qari Yousaf Ahmadi acknowledged the loss of six ordinary fighters in the air raid. He claimed several women and children had been killed in the strike.
In face-to-face fighting, 10 American troops were killed, he said, adding the insurgents also stormed the district centre and a security checkpoint.
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Pajhwok Afghan News
April 7, 2013
11 kids killed, 7 women injured in Kunar raid
By Khan Wali Salarzai
ASADABAD: Nearly a dozen children have been killed and a number of women wounded in an International Security Assistance Force airstrike in the Shigal district of eastern Kunar province, officials said on Sunday.
The air raid came during a joint operation by Afghan and coalition forces in the Shulatan area of the district late on Saturday. At least seven women were among the injured, the governor’s spokesman said.
Wasifullah Wasifi told Pajhwok Afghan News 11 senior Taliban figures were killed and 10 others injured in the raid that left one coalition soldier dead and four local intelligence agents wounded.
But the district’s administrative head, Abdul Zahir Sapi, alleged 11 children had also been killed. Reporters who visited the scene saw the children’s bodies. The victims were aged between two months and seven years, Sapi said.
He added the Taliban were meeting inside the house which under bombardment. Taliban commander Ali Khan and his relatives were killed when his residence was struck, Sapi explained.
The raid came after the guerrillas fired at the joint force, which asked them to surrender.
A dweller of Shultan, Shah Mohammad, put the civilian toll at 22 dead and wounded. He said the houses of three brothers Ali Khan, Sharifullah and Behram Said had been bombed.
Earlier in the day, Asadabad Civil Hospital Director Dr. Farooq Sahak confirmed receiving five injured women from the valley. They were in stable condition, he said.
Resident Noor Mohammad, who accompanied the women to the hospital, said the area had come under intense bombardment. He feared heavy casualties in the airstrike that lasted several hours.
Approached for comments, the NATO-led force said: “We are still investigating the reports. We are aware of reports that civilians were injured during an operation. We take all reports of civilian injuries seriously and coalition officials are looking into this operation to ascertain the facts."
On the other hand, Taliban spokesman Qari Yousaf Ahmadi acknowledged the loss of six ordinary fighters in the air raid. He claimed several women and children had been killed in the strike.
In face-to-face fighting, 10 American troops were killed, he said, adding the insurgents also stormed the district centre and a security checkpoint.
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Mon Apr 8, 2013 6:45 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
April 8, 2013
Statement by NATO Secretary General on the death of Baroness Thatcher
I am deeply saddened by the death of Baroness Thatcher. I express my most profound condolences to her family and the people of the United Kingdom.
Baroness Thatcher was an extraordinary politician who was a staunch defender of freedom, a powerful advocate of NATO and the transatlantic bond. She strongly supported NATO values and principles, believed in a strong defence and played a leading role in ending the Cold War.
Throughout her tenure as British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher stood on principle and showed great courage, vision and leadership.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
April 8, 2013
Statement by NATO Secretary General on the death of Baroness Thatcher
I am deeply saddened by the death of Baroness Thatcher. I express my most profound condolences to her family and the people of the United Kingdom.
Baroness Thatcher was an extraordinary politician who was a staunch defender of freedom, a powerful advocate of NATO and the transatlantic bond. She strongly supported NATO values and principles, believed in a strong defence and played a leading role in ending the Cold War.
Throughout her tenure as British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher stood on principle and showed great courage, vision and leadership.
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Mon Apr 8, 2013 6:52 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
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April 8, 2013
Georgia and U.S. Atlantic Council discuss prospects of joining NATO
N. Kirtzkhalia
Tbilisi: The State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Georgia, Aleksi Petriashvili, met on Monday with the Vice President of the Atlantic Council of the United States Damon Wilson. The sides discussed the prospects of Georgia'
The meeting on the prospects of integration into NATO was very fruitful, Petriashvili told reporters after the meeting.
"The meeting with the representative of such an influential organization is very important because together we discussed the plans of the Georgian Government on accession to NATO. It is important to have as many of those active and influential supporters in the implementation of our objectives," Petriashvili said.
The Vice-President of the Atlantic Council Damon Wilson reiterated support of the Atlantic Council and expressed his readiness to continue cooperation with Georgia.
"The minister and I talked about the future of Georgia, the prospect of European integration. I'm glad I can see the progress achieved by Georgia as a result of consultations with the alliance, and that the country develops the national annual program. I am optimistic about the relations between Georgia and NATO," Wilson said.
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April 8, 2013
Georgia and U.S. Atlantic Council discuss prospects of joining NATO
N. Kirtzkhalia
Tbilisi: The State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Georgia, Aleksi Petriashvili, met on Monday with the Vice President of the Atlantic Council of the United States Damon Wilson. The sides discussed the prospects of Georgia'
The meeting on the prospects of integration into NATO was very fruitful, Petriashvili told reporters after the meeting.
"The meeting with the representative of such an influential organization is very important because together we discussed the plans of the Georgian Government on accession to NATO. It is important to have as many of those active and influential supporters in the implementation of our objectives," Petriashvili said.
The Vice-President of the Atlantic Council Damon Wilson reiterated support of the Atlantic Council and expressed his readiness to continue cooperation with Georgia.
"The minister and I talked about the future of Georgia, the prospect of European integration. I'm glad I can see the progress achieved by Georgia as a result of consultations with the alliance, and that the country develops the national annual program. I am optimistic about the relations between Georgia and NATO," Wilson said.
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Mon Apr 8, 2013 7:26 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
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AzerNews
April 8, 2013
Saakashvili: Path to NATO lies through friendship with Turkey
By Sabina Idayatova
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has said the path to NATO lies through friendship and brotherhood with Turkey.
President Saakashvili said in the Turkish city Inegol in Bursa province, where he met with Turkish citizens of Georgian descent, during his official visit on Saturday, "Today, more than ever, you are the bridge between our two countries. You, more than ever, are a window for Georgia to Europe. The way to NATO goes through the friendship and brotherhood with Turkey. You are not just ordinary citizens of Turkey, you are very successful citizens of Turkey."
Accession to NATO is one of the top foreign policy priorities of Georgia. Soon after the declaration of independence, Georgia joined the North Atlantic Cooperation Council. Georgia'
Georgia as a significant contributor to Euro-Atlantic security is actively involved in NATO-led operations and its contribution to the NATO-led ISAF operation in Afghanistan is of significant importance. Nowadays, Georgia is the second largest troop contributor to Afghanistan among the non-NATO states.
Speaking about the conflict within Georgia, Saakashvili said: "The Russian Empire has quarreled with us..."
Saakashvili also noted that if Russia does not sow discord between Caucasians and "does not divide us", the Caucasus will be strong and invincible. "I am absolutely sure [about that]," he said.
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On the same day, Saakashvili met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Dolmabahce palace in Istanbul. The parties discussed the relations between the two countries and deepening of cooperation.
The sides discussed joint projects in the region, in which Azerbaijan is also involved, including oil and gas pipelines as well as the construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-
The parties stressed that the friendly relations that have been established in recent years between the two countries are exemplary and significant in the region and will further develop.
AzerNews
April 8, 2013
Saakashvili: Path to NATO lies through friendship with Turkey
By Sabina Idayatova
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has said the path to NATO lies through friendship and brotherhood with Turkey.
President Saakashvili said in the Turkish city Inegol in Bursa province, where he met with Turkish citizens of Georgian descent, during his official visit on Saturday, "Today, more than ever, you are the bridge between our two countries. You, more than ever, are a window for Georgia to Europe. The way to NATO goes through the friendship and brotherhood with Turkey. You are not just ordinary citizens of Turkey, you are very successful citizens of Turkey."
Accession to NATO is one of the top foreign policy priorities of Georgia. Soon after the declaration of independence, Georgia joined the North Atlantic Cooperation Council. Georgia'
Georgia as a significant contributor to Euro-Atlantic security is actively involved in NATO-led operations and its contribution to the NATO-led ISAF operation in Afghanistan is of significant importance. Nowadays, Georgia is the second largest troop contributor to Afghanistan among the non-NATO states.
Speaking about the conflict within Georgia, Saakashvili said: "The Russian Empire has quarreled with us..."
Saakashvili also noted that if Russia does not sow discord between Caucasians and "does not divide us", the Caucasus will be strong and invincible. "I am absolutely sure [about that]," he said.
...
On the same day, Saakashvili met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Dolmabahce palace in Istanbul. The parties discussed the relations between the two countries and deepening of cooperation.
The sides discussed joint projects in the region, in which Azerbaijan is also involved, including oil and gas pipelines as well as the construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-
The parties stressed that the friendly relations that have been established in recent years between the two countries are exemplary and significant in the region and will further develop.