    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [September 7, 1993]
    [Pages 1448-1449]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement by the Press Secretary on the President's Telephone
    Conversation With Chancellor Helmut Kohl of Germany
    September 7, 1993

        President Clinton spoke by phone today with Chancellor Helmut Kohl
    of Germany for about 40 minutes.
        The two leaders discussed a number of bilat-

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    eral and foreign affairs issues. On the Generalized Agreement for
    Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the two leaders agreed on the need for
    successful conclusion of the Uruguay round by the end of 1993 and
    undertook to remain in contact throughout the autumn for that purpose.
        President Clinton and Chancellor Kohl discussed developments in the
    Middle East, both indicating their deep satisfaction over the prospects
    for historic breakthroughs in ongoing talks. They reviewed progress in
    the political and economic reform process in Russia and discussed their
    efforts to assist that process. They also agreed on the need to
    cooperate on issues related to the former Yugoslavia.