July 2002
Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the United States and North Korea - 2002-07-31
Colin Powell and Paek Nam-Sun met informally during the ASEAN conference to discuss U.S.-North Korea relations. Powell emphasized the importance of addressing nuclear non-proliferation and…
Colin Powell's Informal Meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister - 2002-07-31
Colin Powell met with North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Nam Sun at a security conference, marking the highest level of contact in two years. Both…
Meeting of the U.S. Secretary of State with the Prime Minister of Malaysia - 2002-07-30
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell met with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to discuss regional security and terrorism support. This meeting is part of…
U.S. Secretary of State Meets Singapore Prime Minister - 2002-07-30
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell met with Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong to discuss support for anti-terrorism efforts. Powell's trip includes visits to…
Southeast Asia Anti-Terrorism Pact Will Not Lead to U.S. Military Presence in the Region
The Malaysian Foreign Minister stated that the upcoming anti-terrorism pact between the U.S. and Southeast Asian nations will not facilitate a U.S. military presence in…
Colin Powell's Meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand - 2002-07-29
Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, is on a diplomatic mission in Southeast Asia to garner support against terrorism. He is meeting with various…
Colin Powell Arrives in Malaysia - 2002-07-29
Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, is on a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia to strengthen regional support against terrorism. He has arrived in…
Powell: The Start of India-Pakistan Talks Depends on the Leaders of Both Countries
Colin Powell indicated that the initiation of talks between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir depends on the leaders of both nations. He highlighted the reduced…
Southeast Asia Committed to Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-07-29
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is visiting Southeast Asia to strengthen support for the U.S.-led fight against terrorism. He has met with leaders in…
India Does Not Allow Observers to Monitor Kashmir Elections - 2002-07-28
The U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell, is mediating tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, emphasizing the need for peace talks and the release…
Colin Powell's Non-Position on Pakistan Elections - 2002-07-28
Colin Powell did not take a stance on Benazir Bhutto's eligibility for the upcoming elections in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for free and transparent elections.…
Settlers Kill 14-Year-Old Palestinian Girl
A 14-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by Israeli settlers in Hebron, with several others injured. This incident follows the death of an Israeli soldier and…
Solana's Call for Dialogue on Kashmir - 2002-07-28
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, has called for India and Pakistan to start talks to resolve their Kashmir dispute, emphasizing that tensions affect…
U.S. Secretary of State's Visit to India - 2002-07-27
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is visiting India to address the Kashmir conflict with Indian leaders and will meet with Pakistani leaders afterward. This…
U.S. Welcomes Recent Statement from North Korea - 2002-07-27
The U.S. has expressed approval of a recent statement from North Korea indicating a desire to resume talks. Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State,…
U.S. Secretary of State's Visit to India and Pakistan - 2002-07-27
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is visiting India and Pakistan to address long-standing tensions between the two countries. Indian officials emphasized that Pakistan must…
India: Terrorism is Still Part of Pakistan's Official Policy - 2002-07-25
India plans to inform U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell that terrorism is still part of Pakistan's official policy during his upcoming visit. This comes…
Meeting of Afghanistan's Foreign Minister with Colin Powell - 2002-07-25
Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, met with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell to discuss delays in foreign aid for Afghanistan's reconstruction. The meeting highlights…
India: Terrorism is Part of Pakistan's Policy - 2002-07-24
India is preparing to tell U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell that terrorism remains a part of Pakistan's policy, particularly in relation to Kashmir. This…
Spain and Morocco End Recent Disputes
Spain and Morocco have reached an agreement to end a recent crisis over a small uninhabited island in the Mediterranean. The agreement includes demilitarization and…
Morocco Refuses to Accept Non-Occupation of Perejil Island
Morocco has refused to accept a non-occupation agreement regarding Perejil Island, which is disputed with Spain. Foreign Minister Mohamed Ben Aïssa claims his statements were…
Latest Peace Efforts in the Middle East - 2002-07-18
President Bush is actively pursuing new diplomatic efforts for peace in the Middle East, meeting with foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan to…
Request from the USA, Russia, the United Nations, and the European Union to Israel - 2002-07-17
The USA, Russia, UN, and EU have jointly urged Israel to ease restrictions on Palestinians and support reforms in the Palestinian Authority. This request highlights…
New York Talks for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-07-16
High-ranking officials from the U.S., Russia, EU, and UN are meeting in New York to discuss a peace plan for the Middle East, focusing on…
Indian Officials Criticize Pakistan Following Islamic Militants' Attack in Kashmir - 2002-07-14
An attack by suspected Islamic militants in Kashmir resulted in 27 deaths, prompting Indian officials to blame Pakistan. The incident could escalate tensions between India…
President Bush's Phone Calls for Middle East Peace - 2002-07-12
President Bush is actively pursuing a peace plan for the Middle East, which includes the creation of a Palestinian state contingent on new leadership. He…
Colin Powell to Visit Eight Asian Countries - 2002-07-12
Colin Powell is expanding his upcoming trip to Asia to include eight countries, aiming to encourage dialogue between India and Pakistan and advance U.S. anti-terrorism…
Support from Four Major Ministers for President Bush's Proposal
Four major U.S. ministers expressed their support for President Bush's plan to create a Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing its importance in preventing terrorism. They…
Possibility of Iran Achieving Nuclear Weapons - 2002-07-11
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell addressed concerns from Congress about Iran's potential to develop nuclear weapons. This issue is significant as it raises alarms…
U.S. Secretary of State to Visit India and Pakistan Soon - 2002-07-10
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is set to visit India and Pakistan to ease nuclear tensions and promote dialogue over Kashmir. President Bush supports…
President Bush's Phone Conversations with Leaders of Israel and Saudi Arabia - 2002-07-10
President Bush engaged in constructive phone talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah about Middle East peace efforts. These discussions…
On This Day, July 10: The Length of the Colorado River Was Navigated by Boat - 2002-07-09
On July 10, 1869, John Wesley Powell became the first non-Native American to navigate the Colorado River by boat, a journey that lasted three months.…
Curfews in Palestinian Areas May Be Reduced
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced a potential reduction in daytime curfews in occupied Palestinian areas if calm is maintained, while nighttime curfews will continue.…
Israel Gradually Eases Complete Restrictions on Movement
Israel is gradually easing movement restrictions on Palestinians in the West Bank, a decision made by senior cabinet members. The nighttime curfew remains in place…
Bush Will Not Retreat from Pressure for New Palestinian Leadership - 2002-07-01
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell affirmed that President Bush will continue to press for new Palestinian leadership despite ongoing violence undermining peace efforts. While…