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Joint Declaration by President George
W. Bush and President Vladimir V. Putin on the New Strategic Relationship
Between the United States of America and the Russian Federation, US-Russia
Summit, Moscow, 24 May 2002. Released by Office of the Press Secretary,
White House
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US-Russian Interests in the South Caucasus |
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In Central Asia and the South Caucasus, we recognize our common interest in promoting the stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of all the nations of this region. The United States and Russia reject the failed model of "Great Power" rivalry that can only increase the potential for conflict in those regions. We will support economic and political development and respect for human rights while we broaden our humanitarian cooperation and cooperation on counterterrorism and counternarcotics. |