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NATO chief envisions role in reconstruction of Libya
13.05.2011 02:30
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Thursday envisioned a role for the military alliance in the reconstruction of Libya after the government of Muammar Gaddafi is toppled, Xinhua reported.
"In a post-Gaddafi era, I think we may still have a role to play in assisting a new Libyan government in the transition to a sustainable democracy," Rasmussen said in response to a question after making a speech on NATO at the Washington-based Johns Hopkins University.
"One of the areas where NATO has particular expertise is reform of the military and security sectors," he added, noting that a central part of transition to democracy is for the military and security sectors coming under "democratic control."
"To that end, we need reforms, and this is an area where NATO could assist," the NATO chief said.
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13.05.2011 02:30
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Thursday envisioned a role for the military alliance in the reconstruction of Libya after the government of Muammar Gaddafi is toppled, Xinhua reported.
"In a post-Gaddafi era, I think we may still have a role to play in assisting a new Libyan government in the transition to a sustainable democracy," Rasmussen said in response to a question after making a speech on NATO at the Washington-based Johns Hopkins University.
"One of the areas where NATO has particular expertise is reform of the military and security sectors," he added, noting that a central part of transition to democracy is for the military and security sectors coming under "democratic control."
"To that end, we need reforms, and this is an area where NATO could assist," the NATO chief said.
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