USA - Defence Ministers meet

(25 Mar 1997) T/I: 11:16:44 French Defence Minister Charles Millon called on Tuesday (25/3) at a meeting with his US counterpart, William Cohen, for "parity of responsibility" in the leadership of NATO's southern command. SHOWS: WASHINGTON DC, USA 25/3 WS military on parade; MS marching troops; US Secretary of Defence William Cohen and French Defence Minister Charles Millon walk to podium; canon shoots; Cohen and Millon inspect troops; Int presser; Cohen SOT in English: "Obviously there are countries who are concerned about the situation in Zaire... We have forces in the region who are prepared for evacuation of US citizens should that be called for. Right now that has not been called for by the state department."; Cutaway press; WS speakers; Millon SOT in French: "There's a united movement between France and the United States to bring about the pacification of and a peaceful resolution regarding the security and stability of Zaire. The French and American diplomacy is co-ordinated and we wish that President Mobutu and Mr Kabila to meet and to calmly contemplate an approach to keep Zaire united under a new Government with the aspirations of the people in mind."; WS press; two men shake hands; 1.56 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...