61. Together with the United States, those two countries contribute the bulk of the troops on the ground, and balk at involving their forces in potential violence. 62. Through the Benelux Deployable Air Task Force the three countries will contribute to international peacekeeping operations by pooling logistical and other support in the air and on the ground. 63. Twenty countries currently contribute to the peacekeeping force deployed throughout Bosnia. 64. Under the plan, countries could contribute to the fund, which could be used by nations lagging in their payments to borrow enough to pay their U.N. dues. 65. He said he expected Nordic countries to contribute troops which would be part of the American division to be based in the northeastern Bosnian town of Tuzla. 66. In New York, South Korean Ambassador Park Soo Gil told journalists that his country would contribute to the appeal. 67. Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah also later told reporters that the Iranian influence in Afghanistan was a good thing because the country was contributing to its reconstruction. 68. Analysts say some compromise by the staunchly Islamic Taliban had to be made or few countries would contribute aid. 69. Briefings of the United Nations, countries contributing troops, and Partnership for Peace countries will begin soon. 70. The two were expected to discuss the Middle East peace process and the situation in Bosnia, where both countries contribute peacekeepers. |