Nobody can keep control of a military escalation. We have to do everything we can with diplomatic means to prevent this, |
not to use force to try to free the hostages. |
Now the way must be cleared for the will of the Serbian people to take effect. The army and police, too, must respect the will of the Yugoslavs and should not use force against the people. |
Now you have to shoulder your responsibility to pave the way for a peaceful political future for your nation - a way which reflects your society's diversity and traditions and which will be acceptable to all Afghans. It is up to you the representatives of the Afghan people to seize this historic moment, ... Germany, the EU (European Union) and the international community led by the United Nations stand ready to help now and in long term. |
Once again, my theory is they are making a terrible mistake there for the whole region, and with a negative outcome for Russia, |
oriented toward finding a solution. |
Russia also has major significance for European security. We're trying here to sound out the differing positions. |
slamming the door on Turkey ... is a sin against Germany's security policies. |
That is a very good basis on which we aim for consensus, |
That is absolutely the case, |
That's what we are trying to do within the context of the international community. |
The central question is: 'Will international terrorism be weakened or unintentionally strengthened through a military strike?', |
the dignity of which they were robbed. |
The efforts of the Philippine and Libyan governments as well as the close cooperation of the affected governments have finally led to a solution, |
The German presidency will not seek a solution at the expense of weaker members during these difficult negotiations, |