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...these goals would be achieved. Despite the Soviet practice of avoiding the topic of human rights, the statement offered some bland language that "the two leaders agreed on the importance of resolving humanitarian cases in the spirit of cooperation." The summiteers announced they would carry out an agreement, signed earlier, that was aimed at improving air safety in the North Pacific, and thus avoiding a repetition of the Soviet downing of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 in 1983. Negotiations to resume direct air service between New York City and Moscow got hung up on technicalities like establishing proper ticketing procedures...
...agreement actually signed by the two superpowers at the concluding ceremony on Thursday will re-establish educational, scientific, cultural and athletic exchanges that were dropped by President Carter when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Reagan has expressed the hope that such "people-to-people" communication will lead to better understanding between East and West...
...this is a transitional arrangement to deal with the economic shock of unwinding protection in the textiles trade. I believe that if you treat China as an enemy, then it is likely to become one. China is perfectly entitled to its liberalization. My preference was to seek a lasting agreement because the importance of our relationship demands it. This is a strong signal that China takes its international trading responsibilities seriously and that Europe respects China's right to benefit from trade liberalization. We will face some difficult issues with China over full implementation of its wto commitments, its obligation...
...cease-fire that Abbas has arranged with Palestinian militant groups is not good enough because those independent groups may begin shooting at any time. Perhaps, as an incentive for Abbas to bring the militants under his control, Sharon could propose shortening the implementation time of a peace agreement, if one can be reached. Sam Einhorn Montreal...
Recognizing the risk of this capability, HASCS requires UAs to sign an agreement with the General Counsel’s office promising not to share this information or use it improperly...