11.   As Russia boosts ties with NATO, it will also maintain close links to China in an effort to strengthen global stability, President Vladimir Putin said Friday.

12.   Both argue that deploying a U.S. missile defense would trigger a renewed arms race and undermine global stability.

13.   Clinton said the agreement would enhance global stability and prevent accidental launches.

14.   Dutch Prime Minister Wim Kok said Thursday the Netherlands wants to help build stronger ties between Europe and Asia to enhance global stability and economic cooperation.

15.   Global stability and security are among the issues for discussion at the five-day conference.

16.   He said that although Russia has important relations with the United States, a major power that helps maintain global stability, Russia is part of Europe.

17.   In Cairo, visiting Italian Defense Undersecretary Filippo Berselli said that bringing peace to the Middle East would ensure global stability.

18.   Russia on Thursday again warned the United States against unilateral withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, saying such a move would upset global stability.

19.   Russia has said no such threats exist, and warned that the U.S. missile defense plan would upset global stability.

20.   The meeting is expected to discuss how investment in children contributes to global stability and peace, the statement said.