Joint Statement By President George W. Bush And
President Vladimir V. Putin
On Counterterrorism Cooperation
Issued in conjunction with
Reaffirming our commitment expressed on
A successful campaign against terrorism must be
conducted by nations through bilateral, regional, and multilateral cooperation,
and requires a multifaceted approach that employs law enforcement,
intelligence, diplomatic, political, and economic actions. We stress that
initiatives against terrorism must be conducted in an atmosphere of rule of law
and with respect for universal human rights.
Recognizing the importance of multilateral
counterterrorism efforts, such as those under the auspices of the United
Nations, the Group of Eight, the European Union, the OSCE, the “Six Plus Two”
group, and NATO-Russia, we encourage the further development of regional
counterterrorism initiatives, including within the framework of the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization and its cooperation with the United States, that
improve information-sharing, law enforcement cooperation, and border security.
Of these institutions, we note that the UN Security Council Counterterrorism
Committee plays a key coordinating role in the struggle against international
terrorism. In support of regional cooperation, the
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We reaffirm our commitment to working with the
Government of Georgia on counterterrorism issues, while upholding Georgian
sovereignty, and hope that the presence of terrorists in this country will be
eliminated. As members of the Friends of the UN Secretary-General on
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