Christopher Hill
Christopher Hill
progress
we didn't make as much progress as we planned.
good
We had some good discussions with Chinese, also there were some good discussions with the DPRK delegation,
duty feeling felt further taken
We all felt duty-bound to continue, because I think there is a feeling that we have taken this further than we ever have in the past,
succeed vietnam welcome
We all want to see these negotiations succeed so that by the end of the year, we can welcome Vietnam into the WTO.
great
We had a great day today. As you all know, it wasn't easy. But important things often don't come easily.
discussion gets light nuclear prepared rid subject water
We will be prepared to have a discussion about the subject of the provision of a light water reactor but only after (North Korea) gets rid of its nuclear weapons, gets rid of its nuclear programs, gets back into the NPT and has IAEA safeguards,
confidence deal events filipino following people
We have confidence that Filipino people will be able to deal with their problems. We are following the events closely.
basis consider draft eventual excellent fourth goals guide principles reaching
We consider the fourth draft to be an very excellent basis for reaching the goals of principles that will guide us to the eventual agreement.
basis consider draft excellent fourth goals guide principles reaching react
We consider the fourth draft to be an excellent basis for reaching goals and principles that will guide us to reach agreements, ... How did the DPRK react to the fourth draft is something we have to see today.
boldly protracted sort steps takes
We don't want to get into protracted discussions on who takes what steps first and how we calibrate each step, ... sort out things boldly about how we can make some important steps forward.
agreement anticipate early fifth move next quickly round september stage starting talks thereafter
If we can get an agreement at the end of August, quickly thereafter in September we will move to the next stage ...the so-called fifth round of the six-party talks we would anticipate starting at very early fall.
coming consulting focused include obviously partners plans travel weeks
I don't have any plans yet and I am obviously going to be very focused in the coming weeks of consulting with other partners and that could well include DPRK but I haven't made any travel plans yet.
besides discussed meetings plan purpose sure
I don't have any plan because meetings should have a purpose and we've already discussed our positions. So I'm not sure of the purpose to have a meeting, besides (that) I'm in Tokyo.
further meetings
I don't have any further six-party meetings planned, to my knowledge.