Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, January 15, 1994 TAG: 9401150156
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PAGE: A1 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Knight-Ridder/Tribune
DATELINE: MOSCOW LENGTH: Medium
The two presidents announced deals on such issues as nuclear disarmament and economic reform in Russia. At a farewell joint press conference in the Kremlin, they took pains to praise each other and the new era of cooperation they seek to father.
"The talks were held at a history-making time for both countries," Yeltsin said. "Old habits and stereotypes fade away. We are searching for new things in Russia and in America. I must say that we're in the thick of the Russian-American joint revolution."
Clinton said he believed the two nations were erecting a pillar of European integration.
"I came to Europe with the hope of beginning to build a new security rooted in common commitments to democracy and free economics," Clinton said. ". . . I came with a dream that, at the end of the Cold War, we might be able to work together to have a Europe that is integrated politically, economically and in terms of security. . . . I now believe we have a better chance to create that kind of new security."
At their summit, Clinton and Yeltsin:
Joined Ukraine President Leonid Kravchuk in signing a three-way agreement to dismantle the 1,800 nuclear weapons Ukraine inherited from the former Soviet Union. The first 200 warheads are to be destroyed within 10 months.
Agreed that as of May 30 the United States and Russia will aim their strategic nuclear missiles away from all countries.
Affirmed Clinton's "Partnership for Peace" plan as the best way for NATO to expand its role into gradually providing Europe-wide security, including full support and participation by Russia.
Issued a joint statement on human rights.
Signed a contract committing the United States to purchase $12 billion in highly enriched uranium from Russia over the next 20 years.
Agreed that Russia must press full speed ahead with its economic reforms while trying to cushion their social impact by providing more job retraining.
Launched a $100 million Fund for Large Enterprises to promote private-sector development in Russia.
Agreed to meet at the July summit of developed nations in Italy and that Yeltsin would visit America in the autumn.
by CNB