29 April 2003
Powell to Visit Spain, Albania, Syria, Lebanon
(Will discuss future of Iraq and Mideast peace, sign Adriatic Charter
of Partnership) (280)
Secretary of State Colin Powell will travel to Spain, Albania, Syria
and Lebanon May 1-3 to discuss bilateral relations, the liberation and
future of Iraq, and U.S. efforts to advance peace in the Middle East.
Following is the State Department announcement:
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U.S. Department of State
Office of the Spokesman
April 29, 2003
Statement by Richard A. Boucher, Spokesman
SECRETARY POWELL'S TRIP TO EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Secretary of State Colin L. Powell will travel to Europe and the
Middle East, May 1-3, stopping in Spain, Albania, Syria, and Lebanon.
The Secretary's visit will be an opportunity to discuss bilateral
relations, the liberation of Iraq and progress towards a democratic,
representative government in Baghdad, and our efforts to advance
Arab-Israeli peace.
His meetings in Spain will give the Secretary the opportunity to
consult with the leadership of one of our key partners in war against
terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as on the UN Security
Council. In Albania, Secretary Powell will sign the Adriatic Charter
of Partnership with the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Macedonia, and
Croatia, underscoring U.S. support for the three countries' efforts
toward eventual integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions,
especially their NATO aspirations.
Secretary Powell will return to the region on another trip once the
newly confirmed Palestinian cabinet has had the opportunity to begin
its work. That visit will afford the Secretary an opportunity to
advance the President's vision of two states -- Israel and an
independent Palestine -- living side-by-side in peace and security.
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(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S.
Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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