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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesman Press Statement

Press Statement by James P. Rubin, Spokesman
April 29, 1999

Madagascar's Hosting of Reconciliation Talks on Comoros

The United States Government is pleased with the progress made at the Organization of African Unity's inter-island conference on Comoros held in Antananarivo during the week of April 19, 1999. Madagascar is to be commended for hosting this event. The conference is a positive step towards stability and security for Comoros and all of its people. The United States urges the leaders of Anjouan to accept the OAU proposal and enter into discussions with the government of Comoros. The Government of Mauritius merits special thanks for its efforts on behalf of the regional states to achieve a fair and peaceful solution to the Anjouan question.

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