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16 Dec. 2004


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Austrian contribution
to the Partnership for Peace Trust Fund

Video interview with Franz Cede
Head of the Mission of the Republic of Austria
to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Ambassador Franz Cede talks about how his country is contributing to the destruction of landmines through the Partnership for Peace Trust Fund and why this is a priority for Austria. He also describes a new project, launched jointly with Canada, for the destruction of landmines in Serbia and Montenegro.

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Questions:  
Austria was one of the Partner Nations who requested a change to the Trust Fund Policy that would enable Partner Nations to take the leading role in projects. Why was this important to you? 1374Kb
Austria, together with Canada, has just launched a new Trust Fund project for the destruction of anti-personnel landmines in Serbia and Montenegro. Why did you choose to take the leading role in this particular project? 937Kb
Austria has supported also other Trust Fund projects for the destruction of landmines. Why do your authorities attach such importance to this issue? 894Kb
Transcript of the interview - Audio version: .MP3/1882Kb