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Saturday, 10 June, 2000, 16:34 GMT 17:34 UK
Cohen meets Nordic defence ministers
The American defence secretary, William Cohen, is attending a meeting of defence ministers from the Nordic countries in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. Correspondents say the meeting is expected to discuss the Baltic states' bid for NATO membership and the region's relations with Russia. American officials accompanying Mr Cohen are quoted as saying that the Baltic countries remain eligible for NATO membership, despite opposition from Russia. From the newsroom of the BBC World Service |
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