April 2002
U.S. Defense Secretary Meets with Sergei Ivanov
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov in Moscow to discuss nuclear disarmament and counter-terrorism. This meeting follows Rumsfeld's visit…
Rumsfeld in Kazakhstan - April 28, 2002
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visited Kazakhstan to discuss regional security with President Nursultan Nazarbayev. He also praised Turkmenistan for its humanitarian aid to…
The U.S. Promised to Assist in the Formation of the Afghan National Army
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld pledged support for the formation of the Afghan National Army during his visit to Afghanistan. The U.S. is also…
Iran's President in Central Asia - 2002-04-25
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami is on a five-stage trip to Central Asia, expressing concerns about U.S. military presence in the region. His discussions in Kazakhstan…
Unsuccessful Summit of the Leaders of the Five Caspian Sea Coastal States Concludes
The leaders of Iran, Russia, and three other Caspian Sea coastal states ended a summit without an agreement on resource division. Discussions included counter-terrorism efforts…