U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a policy speech in central Paris on Friday, urging NATO allies to strengthen trans-Atlantic partnership, while also stressing cooperation with Russia.
Afternoon, Clinton’s speech at the Military Academy of France hit a wide range of international issues. She reiterated the European partners that the security of Europe is “an anchor of U.S. foreign and security.”
“A strong Europe is essential to our security and prosperity,” she said.
To cope with “some of the greatest challenges of human history, we must modernize and strengthen our (trans-Atlantic) partnership for this new era,” she said.
Clinton has benefited from France to join the NATO command last year as the optimal opportunity to stress the importance of strengthening the NATO alliance.
“We’ll work even more closely now that France is fully involved in the integrated command structure of NATO, she said, suggesting tight coordination French American.
In his speech, Clinton called on NATO allies to broaden and deepen cooperation with Russia.
“We are engaged in productive discussions with our European allies to build a new missile defense architecture to defend all NATO territory against attacks by ballistic missiles,” she said.
“Missile defense, we believe, will make the continent a safe place. That safety could spread to Russia if Russia decides to cooperate with us, “added Clinton.
Affirming that “European leadership in the 21st century,” the U.S. Secretary of State has issued a clear signal that the U.S. needs Europe as a strong ally on important international issues such as Afghanistan, Climate change, global economy, and pandemics.
Clinton arrived in Paris after attending a two-day conference on Afghanistan and Yemen in London. Before his speech, she met French President Nicolas Sarkozy and has also had a working dinner with his French counterpart, Bernard Kouchner.
Afternoon, Clinton’s speech at the Military Academy of France hit a wide range of international issues. She reiterated the European partners that the security of Europe is “an anchor of U.S. foreign and security.”
“A strong Europe is essential to our security and prosperity,” she said.
To cope with “some of the greatest challenges of human history, we must modernize and strengthen our (trans-Atlantic) partnership for this new era,” she said.
Clinton has benefited from France to join the NATO command last year as the optimal opportunity to stress the importance of strengthening the NATO alliance.
“We’ll work even more closely now that France is fully involved in the integrated command structure of NATO, she said, suggesting tight coordination French American.
In his speech, Clinton called on NATO allies to broaden and deepen cooperation with Russia.
“We are engaged in productive discussions with our European allies to build a new missile defense architecture to defend all NATO territory against attacks by ballistic missiles,” she said.
“Missile defense, we believe, will make the continent a safe place. That safety could spread to Russia if Russia decides to cooperate with us, “added Clinton.
Affirming that “European leadership in the 21st century,” the U.S. Secretary of State has issued a clear signal that the U.S. needs Europe as a strong ally on important international issues such as Afghanistan, Climate change, global economy, and pandemics.
Clinton arrived in Paris after attending a two-day conference on Afghanistan and Yemen in London. Before his speech, she met French President Nicolas Sarkozy and has also had a working dinner with his French counterpart, Bernard Kouchner.