USA: U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN POWELL ADDRESSES ASIA SOCIETY MEETING IN NEW YORK.
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USA: U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN POWELL ADDRESSES ASIA SOCIETY MEETING IN NEW YORK.
- Title: USA: U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN POWELL ADDRESSES ASIA SOCIETY MEETING IN NEW YORK.
- Date: 11th June 2002
- Summary: (U1) NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA (JUNE 10, 2002) (REUTERS - ACCESS ALL) 1. LV/PAN/GV: COLIN POWELL WALKING TO PODIUM AFTER INTRODUCTION FROM RICHARD HOLBROOKE; POWELL AT PODIUM; CUTAWAY PEOPLE AT TABLE (2 SHOTS) 0.36 2. MV: (SOUNDBITE) (English) COLIN POWELL, US SECRETARY OF STATE SAYING: "As we have said to both, the Indian and the Pakistani leaders, the United States will remain engaged working with the international coalition to find a way forward, to find a way to begin discussions between the two sides, to begin a dialogue. I'm pleased that all sides now see that infiltration across the line of control, attacks across the line of control have changed in terms of intensity. And I also noted today that the radio shelling across the line of control has also abated somewhat. And so, we're pleased that there's progress, but there's still a long way to go and I can just assure you tonight that the United States will remain engaged. President Bush has given this a top priority and instructed us to do everything we can to find a way forward that will lead to stability and peace and not to war." 1.34 3. MV/MCU: CUTAWAYS OF PEOPLE LISTENING TO POWELL (2 SHOTS) 1.42 4. MV: (SOUNDBITE) (English) COLIN POWELL, US SECRETARY OF STATE SAYING: "Therefore our first goal and highest priority for Asia must be to help create the secure conditions under which freedom can flourish: economic freedom and political freedom. And security first and foremost is essential to economic growth and political freedom. For fifty years, over fifty years, the United States has been the balance wheel of security in Asia. To this day Asia stability depends on our presence and our key alliances with Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand and Australia." 2.22 5. LV/MV: CUTAWAY OF PEOPLE AT TABLES LISTENING TO POWELL'S SPEECH; CUTAWAY OF TWO PEOPLE LISTENING (2 SHOTS) 2.30 6. MCU: (SOUNDBITE) (English) COLIN POWELL, US SECRETARY OF STATE SAYING: "Beyond their efforts in Afghanistan, Asian nations are contributing to the global anti-terrorism campaign by tightening their law enforcement, border controls and intelligence cooperation to make it harder for terrorists to move about, to communicate and to plot their evil deeds against us. We also deeply appreciate the efforts of a number of Asian countries to deny funds to terrorist groups that operate under the guise of legitimate businesses or charities." 3.02 7. LV: CUTAWAY OF PEOPLE AT TABLES; SHOT OF POWELL AT PODIUM (2 SHOTS) 3.10 8. MV: (SOUNDBITE) (English) COLIN POWELL, US SECRETARY OF STATE SAYING: "We hope for a peaceful transformation on the Korean Peninsula. But no matter what the future holds, American forces remain prepared to defend with their lives, the people and the democracy of South Korea." 3.25 9. GV: STANDING OVATION AFTER POWELL'S SPEECH 3.35 Initials Script is copyright Reuters Limited. All rights reserved
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- Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
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- Country: USA
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- Story Text: U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has stressed the
country's commitment to the Asian region at an address to the
"Asia Society" in New York City. Powell thanked Asian
countries for their support in the war against terrorism and
expressed the United States' commitment to help foment
economic and political freedom in the region.
Colin Powell was the guest of honour at the Annual
Dinner of New York's "Asia Society" - a non-profit institution
dedicated to fostering relations between the Americas and
Asia.
After his introduction by former US Ambassador to the
United Nations, Richard Holbrooke, Powell talked about the
latest developments in the crisis between India and Pakistan:
"As we have said to both, the Indian and the Pakistani
leaders, the United States will remain engaged working with
the international coalition to find a way forward, to find a
way to begin discussions between the two sides, to begin a
dialogue. I'm pleased that all sides now see that infiltration
across the line of control, attacks across the line of control
have changed in terms of intensity. And I also noted today
that the radio shelling across the line of control has also
abated somewhat. And so, we're pleased that there's progress,
but there's still a long way to go and I can just assure you
tonight that the United States will remain engaged. President
Bush has given this a top priority and instructed us to do
everything we can to find a way forward that will lead to
stability and peace and not to war."
The Secretary of State spoke about the administration's
policy towards Asia. He stressed his country's commitment to
help pave the way for further democratic and economic growth
in the region: "Therefore our first goal and highest priority
for Asia must be to help create the secure conditions under
which freedom can flourish: economic freedom and political
freedom. And security first and foremost is essential to
economic growth and political freedom. For fifty years, over
fifty years, the United States has been the balance wheel of
security in Asia. To this day Asia stability depends on our
presence and our key alliances with Japan, South Korea, the
Philippines, Thailand and Australia."
Powell addressed several issues ranging from the war on
terrorism to China's economic opening. He took the occasion to
thank Asian leaders for their support in cracking down on
terrorist groups: "Beyond their efforts in Afghanistan, Asian
nations are contributing to the global anti-terrorism campaign
by tightening their law enforcement, border controls and
intelligence cooperation to make it harder for terrorists to
move about, to communicate and to plot their evil deeds
against us. We also deeply appreciate the efforts of a number
of Asian countries to deny funds to terrorist groups that
operate under the guise of legitimate businesses or
charities.", said Powell.
One of Powell's man topics was the situation between
North and South Korea. The Bush administration expects North
Korea to come closer to their southern neighbours by
establishing industrial zones, reuniting families, extending
the rail link to the south and eliminating long-range
missiles. Powell sent a clear message on the United States'
position with regards to the two Koreas: "We hope for a
peaceful transformation on the Korean Peninsula. But no matter
what the future holds, American forces remain prepared to
defend with their lives, the people and the democracy of South
Korea."
Powell emphasized the US commitment to providing
humanitarian help to Afghanistan and North Korea as well as
it's support to those nations who've joined in the war against
terrorism. Powell also praised China for it's efforts in
opening its markets for future foreign investment.
At the end of his addressed Powell received the "Asia
Society's Leadership Award" in recognition for his
contribution in the further understanding between the peoples
of Asia and America.
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