Chilean, U.S. defence ministers discuss Chile's decision on UN tribunal in

[Judi Lynn]

UPDATED: 13:15, July 26, 2006
Chilean, U.S. defence ministers discuss Chile's decision on UN tribunal initiative

Defense chiefs of the United States and Chile met on Tuesday in Washington to discuss Chile's decision to ratify a United Nations initiative for the International Criminal Tribunal, according to reports.

The United States has a stated policy according to which countries that ratify the UN initiative would face sanctions unless they specifically exempt U.S. soldiers and agents.

Chile recently ratified the UN-led initiative for the Tribunal.

Chilean Defense Minister Vivianne Blanlot told his U.S. counterpart Donald H. Rumsfeld that the Chilean government had made the Tribunal decision, but "we remain open and interested in taking action that allows us to maintain a good defense relationship with the United States."
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http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200607/26/eng20060726_286891.html

[gorbal]

1. I hope Chile isn't too swayed

Sanctions by the US alone aren't as powerful as UN sanctions. The LA countries should stand together on this. The US should get no special treatment, especially the way they have been acting of late.

[bemildred]

2. Pity we can't listen in.

:popcorn: