We both believe that it is vital that Presidential elections on 19 March be conducted in a free and fair manner. |
We call on all governments in the region currently detaining Uzbek asylum seekers to refrain from forcibly returning them to Uzbekistan, and to recognize the right of such individuals to seek protection from persecution. |
We call on all parties to avoid steps which might threaten cross-strait peace and stability and we of course urge resumption of dialogue between Beijing and Taiwan. |
We call on all parties to immediately show restraint to step back from the current environment of heightened political tension and call on the Ethiopian government to establish an independent commission to investigate today's public demonstrations and those of June 8th, |
We call on the government of the United Arab Emirates to immediately stop any ordered hormone and psychological treatment and to comply with the standards of international law. |
We call on the king to release all political detainees and initiate a dialogue with the political parties. His continuing refusal to take these steps is leading his country further down the path of violence and disorder. |
We call upon the government of Chad to uphold its responsibilities, as outlined by the U.N. and international obligations, to provide protection for these refugees. |
We call upon the government of Chad to uphold its responsibilities... to provide protection for these refugees as well as to provide international access to the refugees. |
We can only take their statements at face value. The decision-making process in North Korea is one in which we don't necessarily have the greatest degree of clarity on. |
We certainly look forward to working with whoever is the next prime minister. Italy is a good friend and ally, and we look forward to working with them on a number of issues. |
We certainly stand prepared to work with a Palestinian government that is committed to achieving the two-state solution through peaceful means, across the bargaining table, across the negotiating table, not at the point of a gun. |
We certainly support the Lebanese government in making that request. |
We certainly understand Israel's right and need to defend itself. |
We certainly wish Mr. Martin well. And I believe that he's going to continue to participate in political life. We had a good working relationship with the prime minister. |
We condemn these vicious attacks that seem timed to coincide with observance of the Palm Sunday weekend by Egypt's Coptic Christians. This act of violence against worshippers on a holy day for the Christian Coptic Community in Alexandria is unacceptable. |