MUNICH, Feb 2 (Hina) - The fight against international terrorism is a task which requires the unity of the democratic world as well as efforts on the part of the West to bridge the gap between developed and undeveloped countries,
Croatian Foreign Minister Tonino Picula said at a security conference in Munich on Saturday. "Croatia's view is that the victory over terrorism is a long-term task, which calls for the unity of the world community," Picula said. Rich countries have the commitment to distribute the benefits of the 21st century in order to have more partners and less terrorist enemies in the future. "The elimination of the al Qaida terrorist network is an important step, but the prevention of future attacks requires bridging the rift caused by the global economy." Another important task in the fight against terrorism is the strengthening of democratic institutions in unstable states, he added. During the confe
MUNICH, Feb 2 (Hina) - The fight against international terrorism is
a task which requires the unity of the democratic world as well as
efforts on the part of the West to bridge the gap between developed
and undeveloped countries, Croatian Foreign Minister Tonino Picula
said at a security conference in Munich on Saturday.
"Croatia's view is that the victory over terrorism is a long-term
task, which calls for the unity of the world community," Picula
said.
Rich countries have the commitment to distribute the benefits of
the 21st century in order to have more partners and less terrorist
enemies in the future. "The elimination of the al Qaida terrorist
network is an important step, but the prevention of future attacks
requires bridging the rift caused by the global economy." Another
important task in the fight against terrorism is the strengthening
of democratic institutions in unstable states, he added.
During the conference Picula will meet German Defence Minister
Rudolf Scharping, Austrian Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero
Waldner, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, and US
senators, Democrat Joseph Lieberman and Republican John McCain.
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