We concur that a country such as Canada cannot stand by and willingly allow atrocious acts to be carried out on people. We wish to voice our support to you for ensuring that the people in this part of the world are treated in a humanitarian way. John Hickey, Mayor Operation in Kosovo shows spirit of partnership I want to express my deep appreciation for the vital role that Canada's government and forces played in the success of NATO's humanitarian efforts in Kosovo. The carefully planned and executed joint operations showed the world a spirit of partnership that has set the stage for the 21st century. Our partnership is a marvelous example of diplomatic and military co-operation to achieve a common goal of peace and world order.
Many challenges loom on the horizon.
We face the difficult immediate task of ensuring an enduring peace in Kosovo, as well as developing an architecture for continued peace and security in Europe as a whole. I believe that together we can meet these challenges, secure in the knowledge that our partnership will continue to flourish in our joint effort to bring peace. Sincerely, William S. Cohen Secretary of Defense United States of America Thanks from Ankara, Turkey Canadian Forces members view the devastation after the 1999 earthquake in Turkey. We thank you very much for the invaluable assistance extended to Turkey by your friendly country and your generous people when Turkey is passing through a difficult time due to the recent devastating earthquake. The much-appreciated assistance of your country, which will indeed alleviate the sufferings of our people, constitutes a very good example of international solidarity.