whitehouse.gov info on talks with New Zealand, Georgia

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2009


Readout of the President’s call with Prime Minister Key of New Zealand

The President spoke on May 13 with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key. New Zealand is an important partner of the United States on a range of international political and economic issues, and the two welcomed the opportunity to have their first phone conversation since their election to office last November. The President and Prime Minister discussed their respective responses to the global economic crisis, how they are dealing with its domestic and international impact, and the importance of trade in the Asia-Pacific region. The President expressed his appreciation for New Zealand’s strong support to the allied effort in Afghanistan. They also discussed how our two countries can cooperate further on global and regional issues such as nuclear non-proliferation and work more closely together at the United Nations, in particular on human rights.

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Vice President
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For Immediate Release May 14, 2009

READ-OUT OF VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN’S CALL WITH GEORGIAN PRESIDENT SAAKASHVILLI TODAY

Washington, DC – Vice President Joe Biden spoke by telephone today with Georgia’s President Mikheil Saakashvilli. They discussed a number of issues on the bilateral agenda and reaffirmed both governments’ commitment to a strong relationship between the United States and Georgia. The Vice President emphasized the United States’ unwavering support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Vice President welcomed the Georgian government’s measured response to the ongoing opposition protests and its efforts to engage in a dialogue with the non-parliamentary opposition. He encouraged the government to continue its outreach. He underscored the need for Georgia and Russia to exercise restraint and contribute to the stability of Georgia’s separatist regions. The Vice President noted the importance of the work of international organizations like the OSCE in Georgia. He also reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to continue to work with others in the international community in support of the international presence throughout all of Georgia, including Abkhazia and South Ossetia, to address security, humanitarian and human rights concerns.

Foreign Relations Committee.

Remember when Pres. Saak. called Biden and told him to get over there right after McCain went to Georgia as a political stunt? :P

about when McLame generally began to spin out of control?

Too many years ago ;)

for being the kind of world class communicators who are striving to turn this Planet around.