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Ministers,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning.  And welcome to this meeting of the NATO-Russia Council.  NATO-Russia cooperation remains of strategic importance.  We share common security interests and face common challenges.

Depuis la réunion des chefs d’État et de gouvernement à Lisbonne il y a un an, nous avons donné un nouvel élan à notre partenariat. Notre dialogue politique s’est intensifié. Et nous avons accru notre coopération pratique sur plusieurs questions d’intérêt commun : de la lutte contre le terrorisme et la piraterie au renforcement de la sécurité en Afghanistan.

À notre réunion d’aujourd’hui, nous discuterons des progrès que nous avons accomplis. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de débattre des sujets sur lesquels nous sommes déjà d’accord, mais aussi d’aborder les sujets sur lesquels il y a encore des divergences. C’est bien là le rôle du Conseil OTAN-Russie : offrir un forum de dialogue politique sur tous les sujets en toutes circonstances.    

One area where there continues to be a need for dialogue is missile defence.  Today, over 30 states already have, or are developing, missile technology.  Some of these missiles can already reach parts of Alliance territory.  And that is why NATO has taken a decision to build its own system.   This system does not threaten Russia.  Nor does it alter the strategic balance. 

 Russian territory is also at risk. And as we face the same threat, it makes sense for us to cooperate in defending against it.  

We will continue our dialogue on these issues this morning, and in the coming months. 

Ladies and gentlemen,
A NATO-Russia strategic partnership is not a “nice to have” – it’s a “must have” for NATO and for Russia.  By consulting together, and by working together, we can build greater security and stability for NATO, for Russia, and for the entire Euro-Atlantic area.

This morning we will continue our work to that end. Thank you, members of the press, for joining us.