May 2004
U.S. Secretary of State: Expanding Relations with India - 2004-05-30
Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, affirmed the importance of strengthening U.S.-India relations under the new Congress Party government. He also praised Pakistan's President…
Little Chance for Pardon of US Army Deserter
The US government has stated that there is little chance for a pardon for Charles Jenkins, a US Army deserter in North Korea. His Japanese…
The International Community Expresses Satisfaction Over the Signing of Agreements Between the Sudanese Government and Rebels
The international community welcomed the signing of agreements between the Sudanese government and southern rebels, which may lead to a final peace treaty. Kofi Annan…
Delay in Humanitarian Operations in War-Torn Darfur - 2004-05-19
Colin Powell has called on Sudan to cease hindering humanitarian aid operations in Darfur, where ongoing conflict has displaced over a million people. The U.S.…
Colin Powell: I Wish Arab Governments Had Condemned the Killers of Nicholas Berg More Strongly
Colin Powell criticized Arab governments for not condemning the beheading of American contractor Nicholas Berg more forcefully. He noted that while some Arab nations condemned…
Israel: We are Expanding Military Operations in the Gaza Strip - 2004-05-17
Israel plans to expand its military operations in the Gaza Strip, including home demolitions and increased airstrikes, following a Supreme Court ruling. U.S. Secretary of…
U.S. Secretary of State: Palestinians Should Seize the Opportunity
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell encouraged Palestinians to take advantage of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's withdrawal proposal. Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei expressed…
Ahmad Qurei's Proposal for a Ceasefire Between Palestinians and Israel - 2004-05-15
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei plans to propose a ceasefire between Palestinians and Israel during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in…
Meeting between US Secretary of State and Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei - 2004-05-15
Colin Powell met with Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei in Jordan during the World Economic Forum. The discussions focused on US support for a Palestinian…
If the Interim Government of Iraq Requests, the U.S. Will Withdraw from Its Territory
The U.S. and its allies have indicated they will withdraw from Iraq if the new interim government requests it. Colin Powell expressed skepticism that the…
U.S. Secretary of State: The International Community Seems Ready to Adopt Sharon's Plan
Colin Powell indicates that the international community is ready to support Ariel Sharon's plan for Gaza as a step towards peace. He will discuss this…
Colin Powell: The U.S. is Considering Additional Financial Aid to Haiti - 2004-05-06
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. is reviewing options for additional financial aid to Haiti following discussions with interim Prime Minister Gérard Latortue. This matter…
U.S. Secretary of State: International Community Should Pressure Sudanese Government
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell urged the international community to exert pressure on the Sudanese government to stop attacks on civilians in Darfur. He…
Colin Powell's Meeting with Kofi Annan and Senior EU Officials - 2004-05-04
Colin Powell met with Kofi Annan and senior EU and Russian officials to discuss Middle East peace efforts. This is the first high-level meeting in…