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Powell, Haass meet with U.K. Secretary of State John Reid
Secretary of State Colin Powell reiterated U.S. support for the Good
Friday Agreement and the new institutions of Northern Ireland,
according to the following statement issued after his February 11
meeting with U.K. Secretary of State John Reid:
Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and Richard N. Haass, the
administration's point-person for Northern Ireland, met UK Secretary
of State John Reid this morning to discuss the current situation in
Northern Ireland and ways to strengthen public support for the peace
process. Secretary Powell congratulated Dr. Reid on his constructive
and influential role in solidifying progress toward peace. The
Secretary reiterated U.S. commitment to the Good Friday Agreement and
pledged support for the new institutions of Northern Ireland,
including the police service. The Secretary and Dr. Reid also
discussed the importance of additional decommissioning and steps that
could be taken to addres on-going violence in North Belfast and in
other areas. (end text)
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