date=5/26/95
type=correspondent report
number=2-179468
title=European Presidents (l only)
byline=Barry Wood
dateline=Keszthely, Hungary
content=
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Intro: Presidents of eight Central and West European countries
began a two day meeting Friday at a Hungarian lake resort outside
Budapest. V-o-A's Barry Wood reports the meeting ostensibly
deals with European integration, but the first day was largely
devoted to the conflict in Bosnia.
Text: The leaders met for three hours in the 18th century
baroque palace that dominates the beach resort of Keszthely
(kest-hay). While the declared subject was the human aspects of
European integration, each of the leaders spoke about the tragedy
in Bosnia-Herzogovina. Czech president Vaclav Havel said he was
outraged by the latest fighting, and he called Bosnia a test and
challenge for Europe. The leaders are meeting less than 200
kilometers from the Croatian border.
Austrian president Thomas Klestil condemned the Bosnian Serb
shelling of Sarajevo. The leaders may issue a statement on the
Bosnian conflict on Saturday.
This is a meeting of mostly non-executive presidents. Government
affairs in most of the participating countries are handled by
prime ministers and chancellors. The Keszthely meeting includes
the presidents of three European Union countries -- Austria,
Germany and Italy. The five former communist countries
participating are the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia,
Slovenia, and Poland. All of the post-communist countries want
to join the European Union and the informal gathering here
addresses specific measures required for E-U membership.
At a press briefing, Slovakia's president Michal Kovac stressed
the viability of democratic institutions in his country.
Sounding a bit defensive, Mr. Kovac sought to assure listeners
that Slovakia is as committed to democracy as any other country
represented at the meeting. Czech president Vaclav Havel said he
looks forward to a Europe that is based on democracy, the rule of
law and respect for human rights.
The eight presidents planted an oak tree on Kesthely's main
square. They took a boat ride on lake Balaton. On Saturday they
will be participate in a panel discussion. (Signed)
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date=5/26/95
type=correspondent report
number=2-179477
title=Hungary/Nato (l)
byline=Stephan Bos
dateline=Budapest
content=
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Intro: The president of NATO's parliamentary body,the North
Atlantic Assembly, says Russia has an important role to play in
solving the crisis in Bosnia. Stefan Bos reports Mr. Karsten
Volgt made the statement in Budapest today (Friday) where the
North Atlantic Assembly is gathering for its first ever meeting
in a former Warsaw Pact country.
Text: Speaking to reporters Mr. Volgt said NATO wants to work
with Russia in Bosnia, despite major dissagreements.
This was a clear reference to Russia's opposition to NATO
airstrikes.
Mr. Volgt says although there are differences, cooperation
between NATO, the United Nations and Russia is the only way to
secure peace in Bosnia.
/// Volgt act #1 ///
I think we should in Bosnia strive for a continued
cooperation with Russia among all security council
members and in the contact group even if it is
complicated. We can not expect Russia always to share
the same views. They have different motivations and
sometimes different emotions.
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The president of NATO's parliamentary body criticized the leader
of the Bosnian Serbs, Radovan Karadic, for his threat to
retaliate against U-N peacekeepers if NATO airstrikes continue.
He said such threats will only escalate the conflict.
/// Second Volgt act #2 ///
I would not be surprised if this attempt by the Bosnian
Serbs is also an attempt to undermine the possibilities
for a peaceful solution including the increasing
tensions between Milosovic and Karadic.
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Mr. Volgt says the situation in Bosnia will be an important topic
during the North Atlantic Assembly in Budapest.
The conference is attended by parliamentarians from all 16 NATO
member states and 15 countries with an observer status. (Signed)
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