Douglas Hurd on Anglo-Soviet relations

Title

Douglas Hurd on Anglo-Soviet relations

Genre

Speech

TX Date

10 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:50

Description

Speaking after meeting his Soviet counterpart, Eduard Sheverdnadze, British Foreign Secretary, Douglas Hurd praises the COC for the part it has played in strengthening Anglo-Soviet relations, working towards creating greater political and economic stability in Europe whilst also addressing the reunification of Germany. He expresses concern over conflict in Lithuania, and the difficulty of handling the aspirations of the nationalist movement, encouraging discussion and peaceful negotiations.

Contributors

Douglas Hurd

Keywords

Politics; Economics; UK; USSR; International relations; Europe; Independence; Germany FR; Reunification; German DR; East West relations; Nationalism; Lithuania; Baltic States; Nation building

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