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STATEMENT BY THE SPOKESPERSON
FRANCE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
September 2, 2002
Excerpts
Q - Iraq announced it was sending delegations to several European countries. What are the dates for the visit to Paris and with whom will the delegation be meeting?
We are in contact with the Iraqi authorities on this subject.
This meeting will provide an opportunity to reiterate our position and the priority we attach to the return of UN inspectors without delay, without preconditions, and under the terms established by Security Council resolutions.
Q - On what date?
I am not able to tell you that today.
Q - The question was specific; it seems you are confirming that talks will be held. Will they be held in Paris or not necessarily?
I can in no way confirm your reading of my reply. I cannot give you further details today.